Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1.29
Mary Simeton Family ChildCare Home
619 SE 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- License:
- F15PB0121
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 6:00PM to 11:30PM; 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu: 6:30PM to 5:00PM; Fri: 6:00PM to 11:30PM; 6:00PM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Mary Simeton Family ChildCare Home from March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 30, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33430
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.15
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024March 5, 2025September 3, 2025March 18, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024March 5, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 5, 2025July 25, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023August 21, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed protruding nails on the lattic panel of the outdoor deck, which is located on the childrens playground. The protruding nails were at a height accessible to the children. T.A - The outdoor play area must be free from hazards at all time.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home failed to provide sufficient lighting in the [living room area] area. (Section 9.1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting measured 3.1 ftc in the living room area where the children were at the time of the inspection. T.A Sufficient lighting is required for adequate supervison of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Lighting and Electrical (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27)
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the fence pole on the top of the fence broken and easily moveable. The fence pole is located in the childrens outdoor play area and accessible to the children. T.A - The fence must be secure at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Fenced Areas (Article VIII.C) (Article VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment was in need of repair or was hazardous to children: [canopy of play house.]. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the canopy/covering of the out door play house torn and hanging at a height accessible to the children. T.A. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G) (Article VIII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 31-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [September - December 2025]. (Section 13.2, number 1) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, fire drills conducted from September - December 2025 were not available for review. Unable to conduct a fire drill due to inclement weather. T.A. Monthly fire drills are required to be conducted and documented. In additon, all logs must be maintained and availabl for review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home's corded telephone was not in service. (Section 13.1, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the corded telephone not in service. T.A. A corded working phone/ landline must be in service at all times, in the case of emergencies. Please be advised that a satisfactory inspection is required for license renewal. If a satisfactory inspection is not attained by expiration of the license, a Provisional license may be issued by the Child Care Advisory Council.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Telephone (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27)
- Official code
- 07-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children did not wash their hands with soap and running water before eating. (Section 11.2, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Children ate food without washing their hands first. TA: Children must always wash hands before eating.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Handwashing Requirements (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 11 Health and Sanitation, Page 23-24)
- Official code
- 08-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was no documentation that parents had received written notification of an animal observed on the premises. Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- Children's files did not have parental notification of pets on the property.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to develop an appropriate Emergency Evacuation Plan to be used during emergencies and fire drills. Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- No emergency preparedness plan available.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 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
- 35-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no signed statement from the operator stating the number of hours the substitute(s) worked.
- Report comments
- There was no notarized statement regarding the number of hours worked as a Substitute Teacher. BACKGROUND SCREENING
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E)
- Official code
- 46-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Affidavit is out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Affidavit is out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for a Household Member did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Affidavit is out of date HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home.
- Inspector notes
- Physical is out of date; provider stated that she is getting physical tomorrow.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute.
- Report comments
- Physical is out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- Physical is out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the substitute.
- Report comments
- Physical is out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- Attestations are out of date
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B)
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and swing set] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed approximately 2 inches of mulch under and around the fall zones of the outdoor slide and swing structure. Please be advised that a minimum of 6 inches of mulch is required under and around the fall zones.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G) (Article VIII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 31-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for a household/family member older than 12 years of age.
- Report comments
- Incomplete TB risk assessment present for household member K.S. The Yes/No Box not checked off.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training for the operator was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6207, In-service Training Record School Readiness Program, or on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record for providers licensed and/or regulated by DCF. (Section 17.6, numbers 5 and 6) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- 10 hour annual in - service training not documented on the training log for the Operator and Substitute ( Fiscal year July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024) A training log was emailed to the provider. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
- Official code
- 50-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September. (Section 18.2, number 9) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Current Influenza brochures not available for D.M and Z.F. Please be advised that influenza brochures must be distributed to parents August or September annually.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 51-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator, employee or substitute for the current corresponding DCF licensure or registration year. (Section 17.6, number 1) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- The 10 hours annual in service training( fiscal year July 1,2022- June 30, 2023) not available for review for substitute T.M CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
- Official code
- 50-14
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following areas of the home were in disrepair: [Out door deck]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 4 loose wooden panels on the outdoor deck that leads to the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H)
- Official code
- 15-02
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
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring all required staff and household member documentation, such as child abuse awareness attestations, is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that certain required staff and household member attestations were not on file. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center ensures all administrative requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the schedule for monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently conducted and documented throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that fire drill logs for several months were not available for review. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining these safety records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and free of hazards for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment maintenance has been a repeated topic across multiple visits. Discussing the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play area safe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily handwashing routine for children, especially before meals?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection note a concern regarding handwashing before eating. Asking about the current practice helps parents understand how health and sanitation habits are reinforced with the children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines, such as meal times and outdoor play, to ensure parents feel informed about their child's day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider communicates daily schedules and activities helps parents feel confident in the care their child receives. This question provides insight into the center's approach to family engagement and transparency.