Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.71
Denise Scarlett
911 Sandtree Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
- License:
- F15PB0358
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM to 8:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- December 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 inspectionDecember 30, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 30, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Denise Scarlett from June 22, 2023 through December 30, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 23, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33403
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.4
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024December 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The personnel record for the substitute F.S. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for a household member. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for a household member. J.S. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 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
- 47-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file for each child enrolled. (Section 18.2, number 1) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file child enrolled. L.N
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, number 5) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The operator did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization or religious exempt on file for the child in care. L.N.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have adequate outdoor space on the premises as evidenced by [there being no play ground area for the children].
- Inspector notes
- On the day of the inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play area originally licensed has been reduced in size by plants, table, chairs etc. The area is no longer 'kid friendly" and there are few toys for the children to play with.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor or Outdoor Space (Article VIII.B and C)
- Official code
- 04-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- There was no individual bed or cot for each child in overnight care.
- Report comments
- The children have been sleeping on 1" mats. Beds or cots need to be provided for overnight care PHYSICAL FACILITY
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Nighttime Care (Article XIII.A - F)
- Official code
- 14-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Alcohol was not stored out of the reach of children. Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- On the day of the inspection, several bottles of alcohol were stored in a corner accessible to children
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 32-07
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 ensuring all personnel and household members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections identified missing background screening documentation for a substitute and a household member. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with these requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 2025-12-30.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of household items to ensure that nothing potentially harmful is accessible to the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted an instance where items were not stored out of reach of children. This question allows the provider to explain the current safety measures in place for the home environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping children's health and immunization records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that some health and immunization forms were previously missing for children in care. This question helps parents understand how the provider tracks and updates these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the outdoor play area remains engaging and well-equipped for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted concerns regarding the adequacy of the outdoor play space. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the current outdoor environment is maintained for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring children are comfortable and have appropriate sleeping arrangements during nap time or overnight care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2024 noted a need for proper beds or cots for overnight care. This question helps parents understand the current sleeping equipment and routines provided for the children.
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