Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.59
- Local median
- 1.29
Helping Hands Learning Center, LLC
120 Dabou Loop, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- License:
- F15PB0194
- 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-Fri: 3:00PM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Helping Hands Learning Center, LLC from July 5, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 6, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
8 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33430
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 2, 2026April 2, 2026May 5, 2026June 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
July 23, 2024March 6, 2025July 21, 2025March 2, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 23, 2024July 21, 2025March 2, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 23, 2024March 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes to the written substitute plan within five (5) working days. (Section 2.1, number 3) Personnel [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the application to add a substitute was not submitted for review and approval. The application packet was e-mailed to the Operator on 3/2/2026, 4/2/2026 and 6/2/2026. Technical Assistance: The change of a substitute must be reported to the Department. In addition, a completed application must be submitted for approval by the Department. BACKGROUND SCREENING
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E) (Article VI.A and E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
- Official code
- 46-15
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes to the written substitute plan within five (5) working days. (Section 2.1, number 3) Personnel [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the application to add a substitute was not submitted for review and approval. The application packet was e-mailed to the Operator on 3/2/2026 and 4/2/2026. Technical Assistance: The change of a substitute must be reported to the Department. In addition, a completed application must be submitted for approval by the Department. BACKGROUND SCREENING
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E) (Article VI.A and E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
- Official code
- 46-15
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes to the written substitute plan within five (5) working days. (Section 2.1, number 3) Personnel [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the application to add a substitue was not submitted for review and approval. The application packet was emailed to the Operator on 3/2/2026. Technical Assistance: Change of a substitute must be reported to Department. In addition, a completed application must be submitted for approval by the Department. BACKGROUND SCREENING
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E) (Article VI.A and E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
- Official code
- 46-15
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operator did not have the family day care home's license posted.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a current license was not posted. T.A- A current license must be posted in a conspicuous place at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A) (Article IV.A)
- Official code
- 02-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition: [riding cars]. (Section 10.1, number 2 and Section 10.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the 3 riding cars with what appears to be a build up of dirt and standing water. T.A. All equipment must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 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
- 31-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment was in need of repair or was hazardous to children: [sand box]. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the lid of the sand box, cracked, presenting sharp and jagged edges. The Operator removed the sand box at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the fire extinguisher serviced on 1/2025. T.A. A current fire extinguisher is required to be maintained at the FCCH at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 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
- 35-14
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes to the written substitute plan within five (5) working days. (Section 2.1, number 3) Personnel [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the DOH was not informed that D.B was disqualified as a substitute. T.A - The Operator is required to report changes regarding all substitutes. BACKGROUND SCREENING
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E) (Article VI.A and E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
- Official code
- 46-15
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
- At the time of the inspection, current influenza brochures were not available for 2 children enrolled. See supplement for names - T.A. Influenze brochures must be provided to all children enrolled every August or September to be signed and dated by the parents.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home failed to provide sufficient lighting in the [children's restroom.] area. (Section 9.1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the lighting in the children's restroom measured .7ftc. T.A. Sufficient lighting is required for proper supervision of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
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 following equipment was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition: [little tikes riding cars.]. (Section 10.1, number 2 and Section 10.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed 3 tiny tikes riding cars with a build up of dirt and standing water. The Operator cleaned all the cars at the time of the inspection. T.A- All equipment must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 31-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not date meal and snack menus.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the menu dated for the month of 03/2025. The Operator updated the menu at the time of the inspection. T.A. A current menu is required at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 40 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XI.A) (Article XI.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16.1 Food Hygiene, Page 30)
- Official code
- 40-02
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
- At the time of the inspection, a TB risk assessment was not available for the household member C.B T.A - A current TB risk assessment must be available for all household members older than 12 years.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed influenza brochures not current for 4 children enrolled. -D.P.- enrollment date- 7/15/2021. -I.N. - enrollment date - 4/15/2024. -W.D -enrollment date - 5/1/20254 -R,N- date of enrollment - 4/15/2024 T.A - Influenza brochures must be provided to parents every August or September every year.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The placement of [the toy truck track] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children playing in the area. Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- The area around the toy truck track was too close to the table and did not have six feet of fall zone space around the outside of the track. There must be a minimum of six feet of safe fall zone space around the toy truck track.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G)
- Official code
- 31-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The home's first aid kit did not contain the item(s) noted in number(s) as follows: [7] 1. Soap 2. Band-Aids or equivalent 3. Disposable latex gloves (in a puncture proof container) 4. Cotton balls or applicators 5. Sterile gauze pads and rolls 6. Adhesive tape 7. Thermometer 8. Tweezers 9. Pre-moistened wipes 10. Scissors 11. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- First aid kit was missing a working thermometer.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 36 - First Aid Supplies (Article IX.A)
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not date meal and snack menus.
- Inspector notes
- Menu had incorrect dates on it. Issue resolved during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 40 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XI.A)
- Official code
- 40-02
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.
- Report comments
- TB became out of date in October, 2024
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 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 verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- Physical became out of date in October, 2024
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [slide structure] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children playing in the area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the slide structure approximately 3 feet 3 inches away from the fence in the outdoor play area. Please be advised that the play structure must be at least 6 feet away from the fence and other play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 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
- 31-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide ] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed approximately 2 inches of mulch under and around the slide structure. Please be advised that a minimum of 6 inches of mulch is required under and around the fall zones.
- Correction status
- Due by August 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have immunization records for an animal or pet [dog] observed. (Section 9, number 10) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization record not available for the dog on site.
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was no documentation that parents had received written notification of an animal observed on the premises. (Section 9, number 10) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- Written pet notification not available for all children enrolled. See Supplement for names.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
- Official code
- 34-04
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 hours annual in service not documented on the training log for the Operator and Substitute D.B. The provider completed the training logs at the time of the inspection. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have complete enrollment information on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Incomplete enrollment for R.N. Physician's name, phone number and permission to call another center not completed. Operator received permission from the parent at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 51-02
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 brochure not available for M.H.
- Correction status
- Due by August 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
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There was no written daily schedule of activities for infants and older children.
- Report comments
- Daily schedule not available for the children enrolled during night time care The Operator created a night time schedule at the time of the inspection. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments FDOH Inspection Results: Unsatisfactory School Readiness Inspection Results: Unsatisfactory Reinspection Date: 8/20/2024 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Vanessa Sankar-Ramsahai 07/23/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Erica Baldwin 07/23/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F) (Article XII.A - F) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 53-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 updating and reporting changes to your substitute plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent findings regarding the timely reporting of changes to the substitute plan. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all staffing updates are correctly submitted and documented.
- Context
- The most recent inspection report from June 2026 noted that the application to add a substitute had not been submitted for review.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all play equipment and outdoor areas are checked for safety and cleanliness on a regular basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate multiple instances over the past few years where equipment maintenance or cleanliness was noted. This question allows the provider to explain their routine maintenance schedule and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining up-to-date health and medical documentation for everyone in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections have noted gaps in health and TB risk assessment documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages these important health records.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage your first aid supplies to ensure everything is fully stocked and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that emergency supplies are complete is a key part of maintaining a prepared environment for children. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to safety and routine supply management.
General question
What is your policy for communicating with parents about any animals that may be present on the premises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding pets in a childcare setting helps parents feel informed about the environment. This question clarifies how the provider handles notifications and keeps documentation regarding animals current.