Academy Of Little Learners
WELLINGTON, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1260 Hyacinth Pl, Wellington FL, 33414
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5617953931
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
Capacity114
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium14
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1260 Hyacinth Pl, Wellington FL, 33414, WELLINGTON, FL 33414
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 155/19/2026
15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (15-03)
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [2yrold room . (handwashing sink)]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: Observed that water remained in the sink while running in the 2year old room. The pipe under the sink was leaking water onto the floor. Due: 5/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 25fa92c9-749b-46d3-98e7-b38347f75980)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 311/7/2026
31. (31-13)
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [wheels on red car/ seats of the swing set] in the outdoor area. Comments: Observed peeling paint on the wheels of the red car located on two-year-old playground. Also, the observed the 3yrold and up playground the yellow swing set which has blue seats has peeling paint on all 5 seats. Director informed / showed The Department that she has completed a routine check list on the peeling of the equipment and that they will be addressing the paint. 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 Compliance Comments Per Director, the facility does participate in taking the children on field trip only during camp days and non-school days. 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) Compliance 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) Compliance 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 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report b826eb21-9f1d-4cfa-b329-aa018dd3976e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 291/7/2026
29. (29-02)
The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Observed all the fire extinguisher in the building all the fire extinguisher was up to date except the one that was located in used room. The Fire Extinguisher was last service on 9/2024. 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages Compliance 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Noncompliance Due: 1/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report b826eb21-9f1d-4cfa-b329-aa018dd3976e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 181/7/2026
18. (18-07)
Evidence of current insect infestation was observed. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: On the left corner of the driver up path there are wasp in nest. Please be advised to eliminate the wasp/nest. 19. Water System DEP/DOH Standards (Article X.A, 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC) (Article X.A, 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC) Compliance Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report b826eb21-9f1d-4cfa-b329-aa018dd3976e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 151/7/2026
15. (15-04)
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [concrete roof]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: Observed the drive-up path, above the upper roof part there is broken piece of concrete that is hanging and there is peeling paint. Per Director this incident happened on 12/16/2025 when the school bus drops off one of the students. The emergency hatch caused the damages. 16. Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Compliance Comments 4 Water fountains. 17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 18. Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Noncompliance Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report b826eb21-9f1d-4cfa-b329-aa018dd3976e)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 049/17/2025
04. (04-01)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [VPK B] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [15] children and [21] children were observed in care. (Section 1.1, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Observed the VPK B classroom, The Department monitored the room capacity, which was a total of 15 students, however when the Department reviewed the attendance log there was a total of 21 students marked present. During the time of inspection The Department counted the number of children there was a total of 15. Six of those students departed before the inspection. Compliance Comments Staff to child Ratio: VPK A: 1/10 VPK B: 1/15 2yrold: 2/10 3yrold: 1/7 3yrold: 1/11 05. Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15) Compliance 06. Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 9e533a38-eeea-4fcb-b26b-f30984755754)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 809/17/2025
80. (80-06)
Individual, factory-installed or other approved child restraint was not provided in vehicles owned by the facility and designated for the transportation of children. (Section 6.1, number 2) Transportation [SR] Comments: Observed the facility bus the silver buckle belt was missing. which was located on the second row on the third seat. 81. Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Compliance ENFORCEMENT Due: 10/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 9e533a38-eeea-4fcb-b26b-f30984755754)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 389/17/2025
38. (38-04)
The facility failed to provide each child in care safe bedding as evidenced by [Torn bedding]. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Safety [SR] Comments: Observed the 2yr old classroom there was two sleeping mats that were torn. Per Director she has placed an order on 9/11/2025 to replace for the sleeping mats for this 2yrold classroom. Due: 10/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 9e533a38-eeea-4fcb-b26b-f30984755754)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 319/17/2025
31. (31-13)
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [Steering Wheel ] in the outdoor area. Comments: Observed red rocking car located on 2yrold play area, there was two steering wheels with peeling paint, The Staff member made corrections by spray painting the steering wheels. Compliance Comments First aid kit was monitored. 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 Compliance Comments Field Trips/ Swimming activities are conducting during summer break. 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) Compliance 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 No pets on site. 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) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 9e533a38-eeea-4fcb-b26b-f30984755754)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 089/17/2025
08. (08-04)
The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Observed the 3yrold class, the schedule that was posted showed the time frame from 7:00am- 12:00pm. According to the schedule from 11:15- 12:00pm is lunch time. at 12:16pm the children were seen sitting on carpet watching a cartoon the staff member cell phone. The Director informed the Department that she will post a full schedule to show what the children will be doing throughout the day. The Director posted a full schedule during the time of inspection. 09. Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22) Compliance 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Compliance 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 No nighttime care. 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Applicable Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 9e533a38-eeea-4fcb-b26b-f30984755754)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 318/15/2025
31. (31-05)
The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Comments: The facility does not have a routine check list to monitor the play area. 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) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Not Monitored 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 Monitored 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 Monitored 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) Not Monitored 39. Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored 40. Control Point (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 41. Meals and Snacks (Article XII.A and C) (Article XII.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Not Monitored 42. Special Diets/Food Restrictions (Articles XII.D and E) (Articles XII.D and E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Not Monitored 43. No Propped Bottles or Mechanical Devices (Article XII.G) (Article XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17) Not Monitored 44. Menu Posted/Filed (Article XII.F) (Article XII.F) Not Monitored 45. Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G) (Article XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41) Not Monitored Due: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 3638ee22-e555-4191-849c-365702767e69)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 317/8/2025
31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (31-13)
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [4 and up play area] in the outdoor area. Comments: Observed peeling paint on the yellow pole that is attached to the standing swing set. Corrections were made, the pole has been repainted. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report ce3c6a51-1b93-43b2-9f51-e2d2e5c3c8f2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 317/8/2025
31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (31-04)
The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slide/ rocking toy equipment.] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR] Comments: Observed the mulch on the 2 and up play ground the mulch measured at 1inch. The mulch must be at minimum of 6 inches deep , 6 feet all around. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report ce3c6a51-1b93-43b2-9f51-e2d2e5c3c8f2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 047/8/2025
04. Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (04-01)
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [4yr old, VPK B and VPK C] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [14, 15, 15] children and [16 students in the 4yr old class, VPKC has 21 students and VPK B has 19 students. ] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection , The Department observed in the 4 yr old class there was 16 students the room capacity was 14. Corrections were made by removing the students, there was total of 14 kids present. Observed in VPK C class there was a total of 21 students and the room capacity posted showed 15. corrections were made by removing the student , the total of student present showed 15. Also, in the VPK B class there was total of 19 students , the room capacity showed 15. corrections were made by removing the students. there was total of 14 students. Compliance Comments Staff to Child Ratio: 4yrold : 1/16 2yr old : 1/11 3 yr old : 1/15 VPK C : 1/21 VPK B : 2/19 Aftercare : 1/19 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-08. View official inspection document (report ce3c6a51-1b93-43b2-9f51-e2d2e5c3c8f2)
Corrected at inspection
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About this daycare
- Location: WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 114
- Type: Child Care Facility
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