Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.4
Mary Morris
504 Clear Lake Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- L15PB0021
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00AM; Sat-Sun: 7:00AM to 5:00PM
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- February 28, 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 inspectionFebruary 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Mary Morris from February 3, 2023 through February 3, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved incident records.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024January 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. (Section 13.3, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 27-7 [SR] Class 3 No Records Emergency Preparedness Drills [SR] Violation Detail: The operator failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. (Section 13.3, number 4) Provider sent an attached file via email to the inspector on 2/3/2026 showing that a emergency preparedness drill (hurricane/tornado) drill had been performed. Drill was performed on 1/30/2026 at 10:00Am 2adults/7 children. Took 2 minutes to complete drill. This standard is now in compliance.
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 26 - Accidents, Incidents, Health Related Symptoms Documented and Shared With Parents rule 65C-20.010(3)(b) 2 and 3, F.A.C.
- Official code
- 27-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4-27 [SR] Class 2 Training Not Complete [SR] Violation Detail 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) At the time of this LFCCH License Renewal Inspection, the provider was missing their DCF School Readiness Training. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider and their substitute explaining them the classes that are required to take in order for the School Readiness Training to say yes on their DCF transcripts. Also left a copy of the information regarding what School Readiness Training classes are needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) and (4), 65C-20.013(5) and (6), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) an (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
- 04-27
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. (Section 13.3, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 27-7 [SR] Class 3 No Records Emergency Preparedness Drills [SR] Violation Detail: The operator failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. (Section 13.3, number 4) • At the time of this LFCCH License Renewal Inspection, the provider's log was missing Emergency Preparedness Drills. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by reminding them that they need to keep records of both fire drills as well as emergency preparedness drills such as hurricane/tornado drills.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.010, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.0 (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 27-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible by children in care. (Section 9, numbers 4 and 5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bleach/water solution on the window ledge of the children's restroom.The solution was at a height that was accessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Items rule 65C-20.010(1)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18 inches was not maintained between each napping space. (Section 9.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed cots that were placed approximately 9inches and 8 inches apart during nap time. The Provider separated the cots to the required space at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding rule 65C-20.010(1)(k)-(o), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(k)-(o), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Pages 19-20 and Section 11.4 Bedding and Linens, Pages
- Official code
- 13-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- All parts of the home and premises including equipment, furnishings and plumbing, were not kept in an orderly condition (Section 10) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint located in the second day care room. The peeling paint is located on the wall behind the crib.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Furnishings and Equipment rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), (2)(d), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), (2)(d), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A fire drill was not conducted during January 2024. Please be advised that a fire drill is required monthly. Additionally, a fire drill is required during nap time and using an alternate route. All drills must be documented.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.010, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.0 (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 27-01
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
Can you describe the steps taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 show a finding regarding the accessibility of cleaning supplies to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the provider maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that napping spaces maintain the required distance between children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding where the required distance between napping spaces was not maintained. This question allows the provider to explain how they monitor sleep arrangements to meet standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the training and onboarding process for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show a finding related to the completion of pre-service training requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are properly prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and document your emergency preparedness drills to ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation of emergency preparedness drills has been a repeated topic of discussion in reports from 2024 and 2026. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center stays organized with these safety procedures.
- Context
- The most recent report from February 2026 indicates that a missing drill record was addressed and the standard is now in compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families if there is an incident involving their child during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2026 included a finding regarding the documentation of incidents. Understanding the center's communication policy helps parents feel confident about how health-related information is shared.
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