Lutheran Services Of Florida Inc
PAHOKEE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address380 E 5th St, Pahokee FL, 33476
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5619247178
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity102
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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380 E 5th St, Pahokee FL, 33476, PAHOKEE, FL 33476
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/24/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 0611/24/2025
06. Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (06-03)
Staff responsible for children in the outdoor play area failed to situate themselves so that all children could be observed and supervised. Comments: According to the two teachers Ms. Nixon and Ms. Adams, no one observed how the child sustained an injury to the forehead. The child (JW) walked to Ms. Nixon and stated that she hit her head, and the child walked Ms. Nixon to play equipment of where she sustained the injury. There was total of 2 adults and 17 students that was present on 11/20/2025. 07. Telephone/Communication Device (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) Not Monitored 08. Daily Program (Article IX.A) Not Monitored 09. Discipline (Article IX.C) Not Monitored 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) Not Monitored 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) Not Monitored 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) Not Monitored 13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) Not Monitored 14. Access to Records (Article XV.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 29aea9f8-157b-43eb-be67-af6e66f8a39d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3311/24/2025
33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (33-03)
The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [3.] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature Comments: The Staff completed the incident report on 11/20/2025, but the custodial parent did not the sign the incident report the day of. 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) Not Monitored 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) Not Monitored 39. Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A) Not Monitored 40. Control Point (Article X.A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 41. Meals and Snacks (Article XII.A and C) Not Monitored 42. Special Diets/Food Restrictions (Articles XII.D and E) Not Monitored 43. No Propped Bottles or Mechanical Devices (Article XII.G) Not Monitored 44. Menu Posted/Filed (Article XII.F) Not Monitored 45. Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G) Not Monitored 46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) Not Monitored 47. Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H) Not Monitored MEDICATION 48. Prescription Only (Article XIII.C) Not Monitored 49. Medication Storage (Article XIII.C) Not Monitored 50. Written Medication Authorization (Article XIII.C) Not Monitored Due: 12/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 29aea9f8-157b-43eb-be67-af6e66f8a39d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 227/2/2025
22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (22-03)
The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room D and C] area. Comments: The lighting in Classroom 3 (room D) was measured at 43 foot candles and in Room C the lighting was measured at 38.8 foot candles. TA: The lighting is to be kept at 50 foot candles at a minimum 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) Not Monitored 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-02. View official inspection document (report ed9a0dfa-d746-402a-81ec-31de53fc78f2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 317/2/2025
31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (31-04)
The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slides and balance beam] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Comments: The mulch was only two inches deep in the fall zones. TA: Mulch must be six inches deep and six feet around all potential fall zones in the playground Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-02. View official inspection document (report bdc466f0-1fd2-44c1-9213-1ac740eed798)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 226/2/2025
22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (22-03)
The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room 3 and Room D] area. Comments: The lighting in room 3 was measured at 38.7 foot-candles and the lighting in Room C was 32.7 foot-candles. TA: Lighting must be a minimum of 50 foot-candles of natural or artificial light. 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) Not Monitored 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-02. View official inspection document (report 66cca580-ed2a-43e0-8ce1-e90f11c203dc)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 225/2/2025
22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (22-03)
The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room 3 and Room D] area. Comments: Lighting did not meet 50 foot-candles in either room: Room 3: 36.4 foot-candles Room D: 39.8 foot-candles 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) Not Monitored 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report ad47df84-4322-43fc-b49e-df9f40637935)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 224/11/2025
22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (22-03)
The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [classroom C and classroom 3] area. Comments: Lighting was measured in two different classroom at desk level: Classroom C: 32.6 - 33.2 ft candles Classroom #3: 27.0 - 28.0 foot candles 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) Not Monitored 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) Not Monitored 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) Not Monitored 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 1d46711d-41b2-4a14-8f57-2e5fe40172cc)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 223/6/2025
22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (22-03)
The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Classroom # 3 & classroom C] area. Comments: Lighting was measured in two different locations in the following rooms(at desk level): Classroom C: 21.9-34.9 foot candles Classroom #3: 16.1-21.3 foot candles Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report b8bd4141-74c4-44ae-8faf-5439cb5ad241)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 343/6/2025
34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-02)
The daily attendance log for the [3 year-old+ & VPK ] group did not include the names of all children in attendance. Comments: Classroom C (VPK group): 20 children were present in the room, 19 were recorded on the attendance log. Classroom # 3 ( 3 yr old and up): 23 children were present , 24 were recorded on the attendance log Per conversation with the teachers, 1 child from classroom #3 likes to stay in the VPK room. The child was brought to his classroom at the time of the inspection. Not Applicable Comments No field trips Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report b8bd4141-74c4-44ae-8faf-5439cb5ad241)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PAHOKEE, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 102
- Type: Child Care Facility
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