ABC Playschool Childcare, Inc.

SOUTH BAY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity71
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address1165 Palm Beach Rd, South Bay FL, 33493

CitySOUTH BAY, FL 33493

CountyPALM BEACH

Phone5619929271

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM

Capacity71

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1165 Palm Beach Rd, South Bay FL, 33493, SOUTH BAY, FL 33493

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/23/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 342/23/2026

    34. (34-01)

    The daily attendance log for the [infant ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: On 2/23/2026, the daily attendance log for the infant group was not completed to give real time information. Corrected onsite. Teacher completed the log at the time of the inspection Not Applicable Comments No field trips Swimming activities: Not observed 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Not observed 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report 10680a15-10d8-4b7a-91cd-87a3c235fda6)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 182/23/2026

    18. (18-11)

    A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: The access door to the A/C unit in the 1 yr old must remain locked at all times to prevent unauthorized access. The refrigerator was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at the time of the inspection an requires immediate cleaning and proper maintenance. A The refrigerator handle in the infant room must remain in good repair to ensure proper functionality. The refrigerator handle is broken. The refrigerator handle must remain in good repair to ensure proper functionality. Due: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report 10680a15-10d8-4b7a-91cd-87a3c235fda6)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 102/23/2026

    10. (10-08)

    Hot running water was not available in the [staff] hand washing area. (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Infant room: No hot running water was not available in the utensil sink. Hot water was measured at 88 degrees F in the staff hand washing sink in the diaper changing station. 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Not approved for nighttime care services 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Applicable Due: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report 10680a15-10d8-4b7a-91cd-87a3c235fda6)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 659/26/2025

    65. Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (65-01)

    The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children. Comments: Nateria Jones and Krisiti Ford do not have a record of a physical from a doctor. TA: This is a mandatory part of the employee file 66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance 67. Staff With Current CPR/First Aid (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS 71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance Due: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 96fc1fec-e7c5-4644-b4b2-37b26eacbde2)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 649/26/2025

    64. Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (64-01)

    The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray. Comments: Rebecca Mendoza, Nateria Jones and Krisiti Ford did not have a clear TB test from the doctor. TA: This is a mandatory part of the employee file Due: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 96fc1fec-e7c5-4644-b4b2-37b26eacbde2)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 639/26/2025

    63. (63-01)

    The personnel record for staff did not include an application with the name, address and telephone numbers. (Section 19.4, number 1) Personnel Records [SR] Comments: Yeilys Hernandez and Krisiti Ford are missing their employment applications TA: This is a mandatory part of the employee file Due: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 96fc1fec-e7c5-4644-b4b2-37b26eacbde2)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 319/26/2025

    31. (31-04)

    The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: The mulch at the base of the slides measured only 3 inches in depth. TA: A protective surface of loose mulch must be a minimum of 6 inches in depth in all fall zones around playground apparatus. Compliance Comments First aid kit was complete 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35) Compliance 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Not Applicable Comments No filed trips or swimming activities 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 96fc1fec-e7c5-4644-b4b2-37b26eacbde2)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 716/13/2025

    71. (71-02)

    There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, child JS had an influenza brochure dated 8/10/23 and was out of date TA: Flu brochures are to be signed every year in August or September 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report a4215d64-319d-4dc0-936a-57e3fe367963)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 236/13/2025

    23. (23-07)

    A toilet in the [Girls Bathroom] area was not in working order and was not useable. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the left side commode in the Girls Bathroom in the hallway would not flush. TA: All plumbing must be in working order. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report a4215d64-319d-4dc0-936a-57e3fe367963)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 316/13/2025

    31. (31-04)

    The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: The levels of mulch ranged from 1 to 2 inches around the playground and under the slides in particular. 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35) Compliance 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report a4215d64-319d-4dc0-936a-57e3fe367963)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 466/13/2025

    46. (46-02)

    Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [expired milk (5/9/2025)]. (Section 17.3, number 4) Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, two gallons of milk had expired and were in the refrigerator with the fresh ingredients. TA: Milk was disposed of and staff reminded to keep eyes on expiration dates. Resolved at the time of inspection 47. Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H) (Article XII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41) Compliance MEDICATION 48. Prescription Only (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Compliance 49. Medication Storage (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report a4215d64-319d-4dc0-936a-57e3fe367963)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 766/13/2025

    76. (76-01)

    The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, child JG had an expired immunization record TA: All immunization records must be kept up to date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report a4215d64-319d-4dc0-936a-57e3fe367963)

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BAY, PALM BEACH County
  • Capacity: 71
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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