Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 1.44
Mary K. Packard
5211 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- License:
- F15PB0117
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Mary K. Packard from June 6, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 25, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 8, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from August 8, 2025 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33411
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 7, 2024July 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [April, May, June and July of 2025].
- Report comments
- The family day care did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May, June and July of 2025
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 35-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home's menus were not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, no homes menus were observed posted. Technical assistance was provided.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 40 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XI.A)
- Official code
- 40-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the substitute.
- Report comments
- The physical owner assistance does not have his physical examination up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training for the operator was not recorded on the Departments In-Service Training Record form.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 10 hours in-service training for both the owner and her assistance was not recorded. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B)
- Official code
- 50-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The following equipment was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition: [children's play equipment rugs, cusions].
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection some of the children's play equipment and available cushions and rugs were unclean
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G)
- Official code
- 31-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home had no evidence of a planned menu.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection there there was no menu posted but with technical assistance a menu was created and made available
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 40 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XI.A)
- Official code
- 40-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family day care home's corded telephone was not in service.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider reported that the home does not have a CORDED telephone. There was no CORDED telephone observed in the home. Technical support was given to ensure that the home has a operable CORDED telephone in the home at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Telephone (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 07-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Equipment, furnishings, or supplies were not stored in an orderly manner as evidenced by [outdoor equipment being left near the fence. This items appears to be unused and/or discarded. ].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed several outdoor play equipment that was not stored properly as the were discarded or located about the surrounding fence. Technical support was given to remove undesired or items in disrepair from the outdoor play area OR to properly store or place the items onto the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 26 - Clean and Orderly (Article VIII.E and H)
- Official code
- 26-03
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for scheduling and documenting fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that fire drills were not conducted for several months. This question helps clarify how the center ensures these safety requirements are consistently met.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of staff medical examinations and training requirements to ensure everything is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 identified missing documentation for staff medical exams and in-service training. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the provider maintains compliance with staff record-keeping.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the weekly menu is consistently posted and accessible for families to review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the posting of menus has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current practice for keeping families informed about meal plans.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for cleaning and maintaining play equipment and soft surfaces like rugs or cushions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2024 noted that some play equipment and soft surfaces were not maintained in a clean condition. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to hygiene and facility maintenance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 15, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily activities and any changes to the center's routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps families stay informed about their child's day and the center's operations. This question provides insight into how the provider keeps parents engaged and updated.