Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.52
Happy Children Preschool
516 N 5th St Apt 2, Lantana, FL 33462
- License:
- F15PB0490
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 3:00PM; 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 inspectionDecember 4, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 4, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Happy Children Preschool from March 31, 2023 through December 4, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 5, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of December 20, 2024.
Four later inspections, from December 10, 2024 through December 4, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 33462
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.89
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family day care home's corded telephone was not in service.
- Report comments
- 07-03 The family day care home corded land line was not in service. 07-03 No corded land line at the time of this inspection. T.A. Let owner know a corded land line is needed at home not wireless phone.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Telephone (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 07-03
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.
- Report comments
- 52-4 At the time of this inspection child B.L. immunization was expired on 11/2024. T.A. explained to provider that this form needed to be updated.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A)
- Official code
- 52-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operator did not have parents sign a statement that they had received information regarding the specific types of discipline used for each age group.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection there were no signed discipline policy for the children. T.A. let provider know to have parents sign policy and retain in child's files. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments FDOH Renewal inspection results: Unsatisfactory ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Lisa Duncan 12/05/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Cinthia Mimbela 12/05/2024
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F)
- Official code
- 53-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A container with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed accessible to children in the [play area of the child care on a shelf .].
- Inspector notes
- Observed several canisters of bug spray with label KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN on the shelf and bottles sunscreen. Technical assistance was provided to store the items out of reach of children and the provider removed the items during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 32-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a written policy directing the use of non-medicated lotions, ointments and creams.
- Inspector notes
- Observed diaper rash creams, bug spray and sunscreen. No written policy directing the use of non-medicated lotions, ointments and creams. Technical assistance was provided to have parents sign an authorization form.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Medication (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 45-14
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 sharing and documenting your discipline policies with families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show that documentation regarding signed discipline policies was missing at that time. Asking about this helps ensure that current enrollment procedures include clear communication and record-keeping for these policies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of items like sunscreen or bug spray to ensure they remain out of reach for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that certain products with warning labels were found in an accessible area. This question helps clarify the current safety protocols for storing personal care items.
- Context
- The item was removed during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for handling and obtaining parental authorization for non-medicated items like diaper creams or lotions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 indicate a need for a formal policy regarding the use of non-medicated creams. This helps confirm that the center now has a consistent system for parental consent.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of immunization records to ensure they stay current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 report identified an instance where an immunization certificate was expired. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current tracking system for health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your communication plan with parents if there is ever a temporary issue with your primary phone service?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2024 noted a temporary concern regarding the landline service. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures reliable communication is maintained.
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