Starlight Learning Academy, LLC
WEST PALM BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5335 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach FL, 33407
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5616198979
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity168
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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5335 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach FL, 33407, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 345/5/2026
34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-05)
Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required. Comments: At the time of inspection, in Guppies room, youths Caleb B. and Jamir B. present but not accounted for on current attendance log. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation, staff corrected the problem by marking youths as present. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, facility does not offer field trips, Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 19dd1dda-77f8-4b1d-b215-985f75312523)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 135/5/2026
13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (13-03)
The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day. Comments: At the time of inspection, sanitize solution at kangaroo room has no date made. Technical assistance was offered and correct date applied. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, had access to all records. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 19dd1dda-77f8-4b1d-b215-985f75312523)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 105/5/2026
10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (10-08)
Hot running water was not available in the [Baby cub infant room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, hot water in the baby cub infant room = 82 degrees F. Due: 6/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 19dd1dda-77f8-4b1d-b215-985f75312523)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 341/21/2026
34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-04)
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments: At the time of inspection, Eagles room (VPK 4-yr-olds) Attendance log reflected that 19 youths were present, but inspector only counted 17 youths present. Operator was able to correct attendance log in presence of inspector. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 3c0adc86-173c-4b9a-a126-95a350a3bfd6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 101/21/2026
10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (10-05)
Soap was not available in the [Baby cub room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, inspector observed no soap in the soap dispenser at handwashing station. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 3c0adc86-173c-4b9a-a126-95a350a3bfd6)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 101/21/2026
10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (10-04)
Disposable towels or individual towels were not available in the [Baby cub room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, inspector observed empty disposable towel dispenser at handwashing station in the Baby cub room. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 3c0adc86-173c-4b9a-a126-95a350a3bfd6)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 039/24/2025
03. License Capacity (Article IV.A) (03-01)
The facility has a licensed capacity of [168 children including 12 infant] children, and [65 children including 13 infant] children were in care including [0] on field trip(s). General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the facility inspection, the facility was found to be exceeding its licensed infant capacity. The facility is licensed for 168 children including 12 infants, however 65 children including 13 infants were observed in care, resulting in one infant over the authorized limit. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of adhering to licensed capacity limits and proper enrollment monitoring procedures. The facility shall ensure that it does not exceed its licensed infant capacity of 12 infants at any given time to maintain compliance with regulatory limits and appropriate care standards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-24. View official inspection document (report 3172b257-8111-418a-b11b-26adae894759)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 589/24/2025
58. Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (58-02)
There was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the operator/director. Comments: During the facility inspection, no written designation for the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was observed. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the regulatory requirement for clearly designating acting authority during director absence and proper posting procedures. The facility shall establish a written designation of the person in charge during operator/director absence and such designation shall be conspicuously posted to ensure clear lines of authority and regulatory compliance at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-24. View official inspection document (report 3172b257-8111-418a-b11b-26adae894759)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 049/24/2025
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 [infant and toddler] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [12] children and [13] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the facility inspection, the facility was found to be exceeding the room capacity for the infant and toddler room. The room has a capacity of 12 children; however, 13 children were observed in care, resulting in one child over the authorized limit. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding room capacity limitations and proper enrollment management procedures. The facility shall ensure that it does not exceed the room capacity for any given room at any given time to maintain compliance with safety and space requirements. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, observed staff ratio as follows: VPK - 15:1 (LG) 3yr - 15:1 (EC) 2yr - 13:2 (DMM, ESL) 3yr - 9:1 (FC) Infant and Toddlers - 13:3 (CB, FL, VF) Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-24. View official inspection document (report 3172b257-8111-418a-b11b-26adae894759)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 819/16/2025
81. (81-07)
A vehicle regularly used to transport children was not equipped with a child safety alarm device. Comments: ALL VEHICLE TRANSPORTING CHILDREN MUST HAVE A CHILD SAFETY ALARM. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report a2ce12b6-3f8a-4734-8bb3-d51a78d6ef0e)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 809/16/2025
80. (80-04)
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR] Comments: ALL VEHICLES USE TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN MUST HAVE A ANNUAL INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC. 81. Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report a2ce12b6-3f8a-4734-8bb3-d51a78d6ef0e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 659/16/2025
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: STAFF MARILYN COUSIN PHYSICAL EXPIRED ON 09-13-2023 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: 10/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report a2ce12b6-3f8a-4734-8bb3-d51a78d6ef0e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 649/16/2025
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: STAFF LATOYA GAMBLE TB ASSESMENT EXPIRED ON 07-11-2025-07-11-2023 STAFF MARILYN COUNSIN TB ASSESMENT EXPIRED ON 09-13-2025 09-13-2023- Due: 10/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report a2ce12b6-3f8a-4734-8bb3-d51a78d6ef0e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 609/16/2025
60. Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A) (60-01)
The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments: ALL STAFF BEFORE WORKING WITH CHILDREN MUST HAVE A SIGNED AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER ON FILE Due: 9/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report a2ce12b6-3f8a-4734-8bb3-d51a78d6ef0e)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WEST PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 168
- Type: Child Care Facility
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