Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.79
Selene L Battle FCCH
240 SW 9th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
- License:
- F15PB0342
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 3:30PM to 11:59PM; Thu: 3:30PM to 11:35PM; Fri: 3:30PM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- January 31, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Selene L Battle FCCH from January 18, 2023 through January 6, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 5, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 6, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from October 3, 2025 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33493
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025September 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There was no record of the required ten hours of annual training required of the operator and the substitute. TA: There must be a completed form documenting the required hours each year. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2025
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
- 50-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator, employee, or designated substitute did not have pre-service training requirements completed within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. (Section 17.1) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the school readiness trainings not completed for the substitute J.P. Please be advised that all trainings are required to be completed. CHILDREN RECORDS Not Monitored Comments Currently there are no children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2025
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
- 50-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for the Operator.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- 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
- Current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for the Substitute. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- Current Child Abuse and Neglect not available for the Operator and Substitute.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 49-01
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 base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. (Section 9.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Several areas of the fence located at the North, South and West side of the outdoor play area were not at ground level.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
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
- 21-04
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 describe the process used to ensure all required background screening documents and personnel records are kept current for yourself and any substitutes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report show that certain personnel documentation, including background screening statements and affidavits, were previously missing from files. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these records to ensure compliance with state requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 1/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to track and document the required annual training hours for you and any substitutes working in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation of required staff training has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the provider ensures all training requirements are met and documented.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 1/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing remains secure and at ground level for the safety of the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted that the base of the outdoor fence was not at ground level. This question helps parents understand the provider's current routine for inspecting and maintaining the physical play environment.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 1/6/2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding the provider's approach to updates helps families determine if the communication style fits their needs.
General question
How do you approach supervision and engagement when caring for children of different ages in a family childcare home setting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective supervision in a mixed-age environment is key to a positive childcare experience. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages individual needs and group activities simultaneously.