Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 1
R. J. Hendley Christian Community School, A Private School Inc.
2800 R J Hendley Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
- License:
- S15PB0297
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Latest inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for R. J. Hendley Christian Community School, A Private School Inc. from February 9, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of September 25, 2024.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from December 18, 2024 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33404
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.05
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 2 recorded violations.
October 27, 2023September 16, 2024Inspection 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [red play cylinder].
- Report comments
- Red play cylinder on playground was rusted, exposing sharp edges.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [8/2/23]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility is waiting for the fire department's permission to install the new fire alarm system The last inspection recorded was on 8/2/22 TA: Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities, as amended or replaced, and shall be inspected annually by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the Department
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan. (Section 14.1, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan TA: Each facility shall develop a written Emergency Preparedness Plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the child care facility during fire, lockdown, evacuation of the area, and inclement weather. The plan shall identify weather conditions requiring action and supply a response appropriate to the weather condition. Each plan shall specifically include immediate removal of all children from outdoor play areas during rainfall or whenever lightning is visible on the horizon or thunder is audible. Each plan shall include taking and recording attendance of children in the event of evacuation or re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages
- Official code
- 30-08
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- A Child was signed out by "uncle" on 10/19/23,. The inspector and the director called the parent to verify the name of the uncle, as per the child's mom's statement the "uncle", was not on the child's pickup list. The name name of the individual was not list, but their title. TA: Daily sign-in and sign-out of children shall be recorded by the childcare facility personnel or the person who drops off the child, documenting the time when each child enters the facility or program. The custodial parent, guardian, or the authorized person who picks up the child shall be required to sign the child out, documenting the time the child was picked up. Persons authorized to pick up the c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 34-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The incomplete enrollment form for WS, DOB 9/23/19, does not have an authorized pick-up person listed TA: The designated pick-up person should be listed on the enrollment form
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 71-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- temporary medical exemption expired on 10/10/23, for WS, DOB 9/23/19 TA: Immunizations should be kept current on file
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not kept clear of all obstructions. (Section 10.5) (Section 10.5, number 2) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection a child was observed napping near the exit door in the vpk classroom The operator made correction by immediately removing the child from the door. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure each child is safe while napping in case of a emergency or hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 38-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [restroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [cracked tiles]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the children's restroom celling tiles are in disrepair. The ceiling had brown water stains and is cracked.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [glass, metal sticks] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed pieces of glass located in the walk way as you enter the playground. In addition there was two rusty metal sticks. The operator made corrections by removing all items from the play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [vpk] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 9 children in the classroom, however no one was signed in on the attendance log. The operator made corrections by signing the children in
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
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 current process for verifying authorized individuals when children are signed out at the end of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a child was released to an individual not listed on the authorized pickup list. This question helps clarify how the center ensures that only approved guardians or designees are permitted to pick up children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for developing and maintaining the center's emergency preparedness plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when the facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan on file. Asking about this helps families understand how the center prepares for various emergency scenarios.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you conduct routine safety checks on playground equipment to ensure everything remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and safety readiness topics have been noted in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance schedule and how they keep the environment ready for daily use.
- Context
- A later inspection on 3/27/2026 did not note any violations.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage and update children's records, such as immunization forms and authorized pickup lists, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records is essential for the health and safety of every child in the program. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to track important documentation.
General question
What is your approach to daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any important updates during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps build a strong partnership between families and the childcare provider. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.