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The Shepherd's School, Inc.

1800 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee FL 33476 · License #S15PB0560 · Center · Child Care Facility

Substantial Compliance

Capacity 42 childrenLast inspected Apr 17, 2026

Contact

Phone: (561) 924-9578
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Address: 1800 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee FL 33476 · Directions

Hours

Mon7:55AM to 2:55PM

Tue7:55AM to 2:55PM

Wed7:55AM to 2:55PM

Thu7:55AM to 2:55PM

Fri7:55AM to 2:55PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care FacilityVPKFaith Based

Ages served

Ages not published.

Does not accept School Readiness subsidy
Licensed for 42 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Florida DCF

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.1

Florida average

0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation

Apr 17, 2026

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Mar 30, 2026 — Routine

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

Class 2
15-02 · Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Observe peeling paint on the hunter green wall in the pre-K classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Nov 4, 2025

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 21, 2025 — Renewal

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation

Class 2
29-02 · Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC)
The fire extinguisher on bus tag X2138E was last serviced in August 2024 according to it's tag TA: Fire extinguishers must be serviced annually
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Mar 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Observe peeling paint on the hunter green wall in the pre-K classroom” — what has changed since then?
2The Oct 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The fire extinguisher on bus tag X2138E was last serviced in August 2024 according to it's tag TA: Fire extinguishers must be serviced annually” — what has changed since then?
3The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the mulch beneath the slides measured 3 inches deep TA: Mulch in all fall zones must be at least six inches deep” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Aug 16, 2023 — Routine

9 violations cited · view state record

9 violations

Class 2
18-07 · Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
Observed a wasp nest with live wasp near the second exit that leads to the play area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
08-01 · Daily Program (Article IX.A) [SR]
The Daily Schedule was not posted during the time of inspection. Teacher posted the Daily Schedule
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
15-05 · Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
Observed in the VPK room. The wall was not in good repair as evidence of hole in the ceiling tile. Please be advise to removed to prevent insect/rodent access
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
22-02 · Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) [SR]
The Facility inside temperature was not maintained. The temperature showed 79f in the library area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 2
36-05 · Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
Observed an electrical air freshener located in the VPK room/ The children restroom. Batteries were removed to prevent air freshener from spraying
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Class 2
36-07 · Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
Observed in the VPK classroom Staff purse was stored in rolling chair. The purse was unzipped there was 2 container one of the container was of Nature bounty gummies for the immune system . Staff removed the purse during the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Class 3
38-09 · Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) [SR]
Observed, The VPK Room during nap time , The Department saw one child was sleeping on yoga mat and the other four were sleeping in sleeping bags. The Director provided additional sleeping mats that is one inch thick
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Class 3
72-02 · Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) [SR]
The Alternate nutrition contract forms for the two children (KL) and (ML) did not define the responsibilities of whether the parent or the operator provide the meals/snacks. The Director provider one for the child (KL) however (ML) is not signed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
74-01 · Signed Receipt for Discipline (Article XV.B) [SR]
The Discipline policy form was not provided to the parent . Observed the back of the enrollment form the Discipline policy was not signed for the one child (KL)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine

7 violations cited · view state record

7 violations

Class 3
16-04 · Storage (Article X.A and C)
Observed the facility bus there were items such as Bottle Jack tool located on the first row on bus on the floor and Jumping cables located underneath the fifth row seats of the bus accessible to the children. The Driver removed during the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
Class 3
18-06 · Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Observed the facility Bus and Van, the walls of the bus are not in sanitary condition as evidence of dirt. Also, inside the seats and floors have food crumbs and bubble gum stuck to seat belts
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 2
61-02 · Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
Observed staff file, (TJ) does not have employment history and missing one letter of reference not on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 2
62-02 · Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F)
Staff member (TJ) does have a level 2 background screening on file available for review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
64-01 · Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D)
No Current TB Risk Assessment for the staff member (TJ). This form was not available for review during the time of inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
65-01 · Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
No current Health exam for the staff member (TJ), The Health form was not available for review during the time of inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
Class 3
79-02 · Driver (Article XVII.A)
The Staff member (TJ) does not have a copy of the driver physician certification form
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.