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Home › FL › Deerfield Beach › La Petite Academy
280 NW 45th Ave, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · License #C17BO0084 · Center · Child Care Facility
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10-15 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
A discarded air conditioning filter with excess lint build up was observed in the hall. Additionally, in the 2 year old classroom off of the kitchen, a lint covered air conditioning vent was observed. The filter was removed and the cover was cleaned during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-06 · Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Numerous soiled diapers were observed on the floor of the bathroom in the 2 year old classroom that is off of the kitchen. They were discarded during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-11 · Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Food was observed in the handwashing sink. It was removed during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
Ratios were as follows: Infants 2:6 1y/o 2:10 1y/o and 2y/o 1:11 2y/o 1:11 2y/o, 3y/o and 4y/o 2:27 4y/o and 5y/o 2:28 The mixed group of 1s and 2s was out of ratio as there was 1 staff member with 11 children. To come into compliance, A second staff member went into the room
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
22-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and
The following was found in need of repair; 1. In left playground: • - structure has been compromised in that the metal climbing pole had broken pieces and jagged edges • - structure has rusty areas throughout the equipment • - structure has a broken plastic step • - bottom of fence has metal wires sticking up into the playground • - bottom of chain link fence wires have come apart, causing gaps at base of fence • -pole on chain-link fence is not attached to top bar • -metal gate is being pushed open by buildup mulch, causing a large enough gap that the bottom latch does not reach the pole • 2. In middle playground: • - plastic white door at bottom of play structure has a broken window • - • 3. In right playground: • - exposed metal pole that appears to have been cut out, leaving the base in the group with the top part exposed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-01 · Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida
The following was found in need of repair; VIN#: 4664, repair hole in seats VIN#:5376, repair metal plate missing screws on floor of vehicle, the plate is used to cover a hole at the base of the bus
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
43-12 · Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida
The van with VIN number 5376 is not triggering the vehicle's horn. The van is currently the only one being used to transport children. TA was provided that the alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. The bus wuth VIN number 4664 is not being used at the moment due to tears in the seats. The vehicle alarm in this bus did trigger the car horn. TA was provided that until the other vehicle's alarm (VIN# 5376) is repaired, vehicle with VIN 4664 must be used to transport children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
47-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Current fire inspection expired on 2/6/2025. TA was provided that an updated fire inspection is required prior to license renewal to receive a regular license
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
49-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of this inspection it was noted that the facility had been inspected by the fire department on January 24, 2024 however due to a problem with the fire alam panel the fire inspection was not passed. The faility is in the process of having the problem fixed in order to obtain a passed fire inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance
During this inspection the large playground did not have six inches of resilient. Mulch needs to be added to the playground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.