02-03 · Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)

On March 11, 2026, the Child Care Advisory Council voted not to extend provider Provisional License which resulted in the facility being unlicensed as of March 12, 2026. At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that the facility is operating with 14 staff and 62 children in care. Technical Assistance: Was given that the facility should not operator without a child care license. Provider submitted an appeal to Councils decision

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

06-18 · Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) [SR]

According to DCF training transcript, it was observed childcare personnel have not completed ELC preservice training. See supplemental sheet

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility adds an additional water fountain, or water dispenser with disposable cups, to meet with licensing requirements

During the reinspection, observed the facility had one water dispenser with disposable cups in Room 5, and one water fountain with disposable cups on the playground area. As per a capacity of 75 children, 3 water fountains are required (1 per every 30 children)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

02-08 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility must submit plan reviews to the Department and attend CCAC Childcare Advisory Council meeting to seek approval for the modifications to the licensed facility

During the inspection, made observations of the four control point entrances of the facility, and that infants do not have direct access to the playground (the infants currently access the playground by walking with a line rope to enter onto their playground). Upon further review of CCAC presentations of the facility dated October 13th, 2021, the facility's new owners made modifications and renovations of the facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

06-18 · Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) [SR]

Observed DCF training transcript and identified childcare personnel who have not completed ELC preservice training within 90 day from hire date and directly supervising children in care. See supplemental sheet

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

08-01 · Technical assistance was provided that there is to be a written daily activity program schedule visibly posted in each classroom. Article IX.A.1. "A. Daily program. 1. There must be a written daily program of scheduled activities that to provide meaningful age appropriate experiences for the children. The scheduled activities should be designed and conducted to promote emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth; include quiet and active play, both indoors and outdoors; and include meals, snacks and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times that the children are in care."

At the time of the inspection, observed two classrooms were missing the written daily activity program visibly posted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Technical assistance was provided that ceilings must be in good repair. Article X.A.29. states, "Walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet room walls shall be of impervious material or shall be painted with enamel paint to splash level"

During the inspection, observed in room 1 (children ages 3 to 4 years old) brown discoloration of the ceiling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

22-04 · Technical assistance was provided that sufficient lighting must be equivalent to 20-foot candles in all classrooms to allow for supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room

During the inspection, observed the room was dim. Measured with candle foot lighting meter to show reading resulted in 0 units within the infant room during nap time

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

31-02 · Technical assistance was provided to either remove or protect the sharp jagged edge of the white rain gutter in order to prevent injuries to children

During the inspection, observed a sharp/jagged edge exposed from the white rain gutter along the wall of the outdoor play area. This presents a hazard to children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

31-04 · Technical assistance was provided that fall zone surfacing/protective ground cover surfaces but be a minimum of 6 inches thick to reduce the incidence of injuries to the children in the event of falls

During the inspection, observed at the playground set, the fall zone surfacing is less than 6 inches thick underneath the yellow slides

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

10-12 · Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) [SR]

feet in height. Play equipment must be age appropriate for the children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

31-15 · Technical assistance was provided that sand boxes must be completely covered and secured as to not present a hazard to the children. Article X.H.9. Sand or sawdust boxes used in outdoor play areas shall be constructed to allow for drainage and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Sand and sawdust boxes must be covered with durable and well-maintained covers when not in use

During the inspection, observed the sand box was not completely covered while it was not being used

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-08 · Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]

During the inspection, did not observe the attendance sign in sign out records, or the record being maintained for a minimum of one year. Although the facility uses Brightwheel software application, the Department needs to verify and review records that are maintained no less than one year. Article XV.E.c. "To assure adherence to these rules, each child care facility, shall maintain and keep at the facility for no less than one (1) year, a daily attendance log as well as a sign-in/sign-out log."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

36-13 · Technical assistance was provided that all cording, from electronic appliances to windowsill cords, must be mounted or inaccessible to children as to not cause potential choking/strangulation hazards

During the inspection, observed cording such as the windowsill shade cording, rope that secures the cots, and power cords by the plug in the wall of the classroom accessible to children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

39-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the infant classroom requires an audible alert mechanism on the door

At the time of the inspection, observed infant classroom has an exit without an audible alert mechanism on the door

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

40-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility needs to have only one central control point

During the inspection, observed the facility has approximately four control points--the front entrance doors to the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

41-04 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility must meet the daily nutritional needs of the children per rules and regulations. Article XII.1.If a facility provides meals or snacks, it shall provide enough nutritious foods to meet the nutritional needs of the children served. The USDA MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010., which are incorporated by reference, shall be used to determine what food groups to serve at each meal or snack and the serving size of the selected foods for children two years of age and older, may be found at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Using the USDA MyPlate, breakfast shall consist of at least three (3) different food groups, lunch and dinner shall consist of at least four (4) different food groups, and snacks shall consist of at least two (2) different food groups. Recommended meal patterns to meet these standards are furnished by the Department as a guide for the operator. If a facility chooses to serve breakfast and lunch, milk must be served with at least one of the meals provided. If a facility chooses to serve dinner, milk must be served with this meal

During the inspection, observed the children's food menu did not meet the basic requirements for the USDA myPlate rules according to Palm Beach County's rules and regulations governing childcare facilities

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

66-03 · Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)

At the time of inspection, inspector reviewed DCF training transcript for allo staff. Several staff had completed the 40- hour training coursework, but not the official testing to complete the training. FAcility is not in compliance with the 40-hour DCF training standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

60-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the document has to be updated and notarized annually

15 staff files were monitored for Good Moral Character Affidavits. 1 staff member N.M. had an expired Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

21-20 · Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) [SR]

23 by parents/guardian. Technical assistance was provieder to make sure that parents sign their children out daily. Daily attendance was monitored in real time in all the classrooms

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

60-01 · Technical assistance was provided to have the forms updated every year

Observed 14 staff files for Affidavit of Good Moral Character and the Director/Assistant did not have their updated Notarized AGMC forms

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

60-01 · Technical assistance was provided to update the forms annually

Affidavit of Good Moral Character for 8 staff were monitored and 3 staff members had expired forms

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

70-02 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility need to have a Director on site

No Credentialed Director on site

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

18-30 · Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]

month group teachers did not have the attendance log in real time. Technical assistance was provided that the attendance log has to be with the teachers at all times. The teachers went and retrieved the attendance log from the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.