Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.18
- Local median
- 0.54
Laureana Melendez
1437 Victoria Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- License:
- F15PB0610
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
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 inspectionMarch 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Laureana Melendez from March 20, 2023 through March 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33406
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.14
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 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 17, 2023March 10, 2025February 19, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024March 10, 2025February 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the operator of the family day care home. (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 the operator of the family day care home.Technical Assistance was given Background Screening should be on File at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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
- 47-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the substitute. (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 the substitute. Technical Assistance was given a level two background screening should be on file at all times. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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
- 47-08
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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator's certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current.
- Report comments
- The operators certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
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
- 50-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The personnel record for a Household Member (J.Q.) did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". • HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 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
- 47-03
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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-03
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
- There was no statement on file for the household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3)
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
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
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
- Two children did not have a signed flu brochure on their file. The provider will have the parents sign.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 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
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 of Good Moral Character for Operator is not current. Date of completion: 10/02/2022
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
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 of Good Moral Character for Substitute is not current. Date of completion: 10/02/2022 HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-02
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher, last serviced: 02/2022. Fire extinguisher must be serviced annually
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2023
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a current (valid for two years from the date of examination) Form 3040, Student Health Examination on file for the child(ren) in care.
- Report comments
- 1 child did not have a current health examination. See confidential sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2023
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
- 52-02
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
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all required background screenings for yourself and any substitutes are current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been recent instances where background screening documentation for the operator or substitutes was not verified during inspections. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these important personnel requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on 3/13/2026 showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to keep health and tuberculosis risk assessment records up to date for everyone in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation regarding tuberculosis risk assessments for the operator, substitutes, and household members has been missing in past reports. This question allows you to understand how the provider manages these health records to ensure they remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and renew staff certifications, such as First Aid and CPR, to ensure they remain valid?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the operator's First Aid and CPR certification was not current at the time of the visit. This question helps you learn about the system the provider uses to stay on top of mandatory training renewals.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining organized and complete records for both the children and the staff at the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate records is essential for the smooth operation of a childcare facility and the well-being of the children. This question helps you understand the provider's administrative habits and attention to detail.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding important health information, such as flu prevention or other seasonal updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication ensures that families stay informed about health guidelines and center policies. This question helps you gauge how the provider shares necessary information with parents throughout the year.