Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › FL › Boca Raton › Miss Fran's Early Learning Center
401 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton FL 33432 · License #C15PB0150 · Center · Child Care Facility
When they operate
Ages served
Ages not published.
15-02 · Technical assistance was provided that all walls must be in good repair
During the inspection, observed in the right corner upon entrance into the VPK class that the wall was damaged by the base board near the rocking chair
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
25-01 · Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
547. A plan review is scheduled to be completed by September 15, 2025. According to the provider, the permit has already been approved, and the next step is the plan review, which may be completed earlier but is expected no later than the stated date. The Department is closely monitoring the progress of the stucco repairs, with the provider maintaining consistent communication and providing regular updates. The provider also submitted documentation to the inspector outlining the repair timeline for the stucco, fascia, and trees, covering the period from May 15, 2025, to August 13, 2025. The provider emphasized that the stucco repair involves coordination among multiple parties, including the landlord, the City of Boca Raton, T&P Plastering, and the project engineerall of whom she has documented communications with
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
31-02 · Technical assistance was provided that the fencing and playground must be free from any sharp or jagged edges. The provider corrected the non-compliance at the time of the reinspection by securing the top exposed/jagged edges of the fencing with pool noodles and zip-ties to serve as a protective covering from the exposed edges. Non-compliance was corrected at time of reinspection resolving the standard
During the reinspection, observed that the chain-link fencing had sharp/jagged edges alongside its top on the toddler playground
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
15-04 · Technical assistance was provided to repair the stucco to ensure facility safety
At the time of reinspection, observed the facility's exterior in disrepair as evident by the stucco with plastic covering held in place with wooden panels containing protruding nails
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-02 · Technical assistance was provided that the ground level surfacing needs to be repaired as to not pose a tripping hazard, and the rope of the blue awning must be inaccessible to the children
At the time of the inspection, observed an indentation/tripping hazard in the grass turf by the wooden platform on the toddler playground. Also, observed the rope from the blue awning for shade was accessible to children that was tied to the fencing, presenting a hazard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-05 · Technical assistance was provided that regulations state fencing must be a minimum of 4 feet high
At the time of the inspection, observed the fence on the toddler playground adjacent to the street was 3 feet and 6 inches high
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
34-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility must keep a daily attendance log for each group to give real time information
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have daily attendance log completed to give real time information for both the VPK and two -year-olds classes. This was evident by 10 children signed in on the attendance for the two-year-olds class while only 8 children were in care at the time of inspection/review of the attendance sheet. It was also evident by the VPK class attendance sheet, where 24 children were marked present when there were 23 children in care at the time of the inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
38-12 · Technical assistance was provided that all exit areas need to be kept clear of all obstructions
At the time of the inspection, observed in the two-year olds class a child sleeping on a cot by exit area/classroom door. This presents a hazard for the child and those exiting the classroom. Additionally, the blue door/exit from the VPK classroom was blocked by trash cans and other items such as boxes, presenting a safety hazard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
15-04 · Technical assistance was provided that water fountains be operable with no hanging tape which poses a safety concern to the children
At the time of the complaint inspection, the facility's exterior structure was exposed as evident by plastic covering and wooden panels with nails protruding by the VPK playground area and front entrance of the preschool. Tarp and plastic covering around the stucco was in disrepair underneath the tarp. The plastic area covering has wooden planks with nails exposed that extend along the front entrance walkway roofing. This poses a safety concern, and the facility was given technical assistance to complete the permit information for construction when the children are not in care at the preschool. Per Miss Fran, she is awaiting the construction permit and the facility exterior should be repaired in two weeks. Per the Department, technical assistance was given that the construction work schedule be provided in writing of the hours of construction, plan in place to keep children safe, and estimated timeline of repairs. The water fountain by the VPK play area was in disrepair with grey tape wrapped around it, and not operable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-04 · Technical assistance was given that the fence must be secured and not easily movable to the touch, especially should a child lean or grab against the fencing while on the play area
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the chain link fence on the toddler playground separating the unused/older playground was easily moveable and not properly secured. This poses a safety concern for children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-05 · Technical assistance was provided that the fencing on the outdoor play area designated for toddlers must be no less than four feet high
At the time of the inspection, the chain link fence with blue tarp covering on the toddler playground was measured as 3 feet and 9 inches. Rules and regulations state: "All outdoor play areas must be enclosed by safe and adequate fencing, wall or a combination thereof, of no less than four (4) feet high. Fencing, including gates, shall be maintained and shall not have gaps that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, free from erosion or build-up, to prevent children leaving the play area by easily climbing over the fence or crawling under the fence, and to prevent access by animals."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-06 · Technical assistance was provided that adequate shade must be provided on all playgrounds for the children. As per regulations: Outdoor play area shall provide both sun and shade
At the time of the inspection, the toddler playground did not have any shade available. This was evident by no trees, or man-made shading materials present on the play area. This poses a health concern to the children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
31-01 · Technical assistance was provided that all stationary outdoor play equipment must be securely anchored
At the time of the inspection, the "dome" shaped monkey bar play equipment on the toddler playground was not anchored to the ground. This poses a safety risk for younger children in the play area. The dome was easily moveable and must be anchored or removed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-02 · Technical assistance was provided that the wooden platform must be removed as it poses a safety concern, for the sharp edges and open cavities that animals could dwell in. Also, on the VPK playground, there were more than seven sharp/rough protruding bolts exposed in the fencing accessible to the children. This poses a safety concern to the children as it is within their height/range. Technical assistance was provided that the bolts should be cut down to a minimum of two threads of exposure
At the time of the inspection, a wooden panel platform with a cut-down tree stump in the center was observed on the toddler playground. The wooden platform had sharp edges and spaces underneath where animals can crawl into. This poses a safety hazard to the children, along with the sharp edges of the tree stump accessible to children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Technical assistance was provided that play equipment must have protective fall surfacing and that the director must provide the fall surfacing specifications under the synthetic grass turf on the toddler playground, where a dome play equipment is also present
At the time of the inspection, the inspectors measured the mulch by and under the dome on the VPK playground. The mulch was at 4 inches in depth to the dirt/ground. Requirements for fall surfacing must be 6 inches in depth at minimum. The dome is five feet in height at its peak/center. Thus, fall surfacing must be at least five feet in diameter around the dome's perimeter
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-13 · Technical assistance was provided that peeling paint poses a hazard to children and must be repaired
At the time of the inspection, two benches on both the playgrounds were observed to have peeling paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
34-04 · Technical assistance was provided that only the parent/guardian can sign in/out children in care
At the time of the inspection, the inspector reviewed the sign in/out excel sheet provided by Miss Fran. Miss Fran stated that she had signed out the child on April 3rd, 2025. Children must only be signed in/out by the parent or guardian
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
66-03 · Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Lusiana Joseph- 40 hour training not complete (8/10/23 - DCF training start date)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
66-03 · Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Lusiana Joseph - 40 hour training not complete. 8/10/2023 - training started for DCF 40 hours
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
31-02 · Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
Rust is deteriorating on outdoor play equipment causing sharp edges
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-04 · Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
Mulch measured by the dome of outdoor play equipment reading 1" of thickness
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-13 · Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
Peeling paint observed throughout the structure of the outdoor play structure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
15-01 · Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Flooring in VPK room is peeling up from the ground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
15-03 · Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Lighting in blue room is not protected/ covered. Blinds in blue room are not secured to the window
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
15-04 · Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Exterior of building in VPK outdoor play area - frame of the building is separating from the structure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-04 · Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Rug in the blue room observed to be discolored with a buildup of particles
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
25-02 · Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Electrical outlet in outdoor area not properly covered/ protected. Wires exposed/ protruding from the ground in the outdoor play area by the wall
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
25-05 · Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Fence barrier in front area stands at 3.5' tall
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
09-05 · Technical assistance was provided. The provider printed and got the signature for each staff who were present
No disciplinary policy was observed in the Staff files
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-02 · Technical assistance was provided that parents are to be notified immediately when an unusual/accident happens at the facility. The provider must provide an action plan about how handle in the future the incident and the notification to the parents
The facility did not notify parent that the child was left alone by the bathroom
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
Per provider the mom was notified but the mom forgot sign the report
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-01 · Technical assistance was provided to add mulch on the fall zones 6 inches deep on the VPK playground. The green carpet on the younger play areas need to be repaired
Outdoor play areas free of debris/fenced/shaded
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
52-02 · Technical assistance was provided to get signed authorization forms. Assisted the office manager to print the forms that have to be given to parents
Observed sunscreen, bug spray was being used on children and there was no written parental consent in the files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.