Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.66
West Palm Beach Junior Academy
6300 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- License:
- S15PB0668
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Substantial Compliance
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 20
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for West Palm Beach Junior Academy from April 18, 2023 through February 9, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 18, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of August 18, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from August 28, 2025 through February 9, 2026, 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
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33415
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 18, 2025July 18, 2025Inspection 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Hand drying machines were used in children's bathrooms.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Hand drying machines were used in children's bathrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, staff (DW) did not have a current TB examination.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 [fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Annual fire inspection completed: 2/10/2022. Technical support provided: All child care facilities shall conform to state standards prepared by the state Fire Marshal: Chapter 69A-36, Florida Administrative Code, Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities, as amended or replaced, and shall be inspected annually. 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 May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
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 ensuring that staff members have valid food safety certifications on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from July 2025 noted an instance where the facility did not have verification of a current Food Manager's Certification while food was being prepared.
- Context
- A later inspection on February 9, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff personnel records to ensure all health and physical examination requirements are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that health and personnel record documentation has been a recurring topic in recent reports, and this question helps clarify how the center maintains these important files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining documentation of annual fire safety inspections to ensure they are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 indicated that the facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection on file at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection on February 9, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle handwashing and drying procedures for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection noted the use of hand drying machines in children's bathrooms, and this question helps parents understand the current hygiene practices at the center.
- Context
- A later inspection on February 9, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there are changes to daily routines or staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident about the daily care and supervision provided to their children.