Villa Lago Child Development Center
SOUTH BAY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address525 Azucana Rd, South Bay FL, 33493
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5619838639
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
Capacity95
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High11
- Medium11
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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525 Azucana Rd, South Bay FL, 33493, SOUTH BAY, FL 33493
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/17/2026
- High1
- Medium-High11
- Medium11
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 224/17/2026
22. (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 [...] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: The light meter reading indicates 26-30 ft candles in all rooms. Please note that a minimum of 50 ft candles must be maintained(excluding the 0-12 months). 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (Article X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Compliance Due: 5/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-17. View official inspection document (report d29b25f2-7e25-4a16-97df-3d596200d4ba)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2911/6/2025
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: The fire extinguisher in van license plate 02BHSL was last serviced 8/24 TA: All fire extinguishers must be serviced annually Resolved at the time of inspection by swapping an extra annually serviced extinguisher from the building 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) Compliance 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 field 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 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 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report fac6cf92-09d1-492e-9473-b9ceb6b7eca2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1311/6/2025
13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (13-03)
The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day. Comments: The bleach/water solution in the 1-year-old room was date 10-26-25 TA: Sanitizing solutions must be made daily and dated as such. Resolved at the time of inspection 14. Access to Records (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance PHYSICAL FACILITY 15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report fac6cf92-09d1-492e-9473-b9ceb6b7eca2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1311/6/2025
13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (13-01)
The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip. Comments: The bleach/water solution in the infant room was over 200 ppm. Resolved at the time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report fac6cf92-09d1-492e-9473-b9ceb6b7eca2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1111/6/2025
11. (11-01)
The diaper changing table in the [infant] did not have an impermeable surface as evidenced by [tears in the pad on the table]. (Section 12.3, number 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The pad on the diaper changing table had tears in it. TA: Diaper changing surfaces must be impermeable Not Applicable Comments Not licensed for nighttime care 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report fac6cf92-09d1-492e-9473-b9ceb6b7eca2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 818/20/2025
81. (81-02)
The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: Transportation logs were not completed daily TA: Logs must be kept for each trip the van makes ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 758/20/2025
75. (75-04)
The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: The following have expired physicals on file: ID expired 7/20/25 KW expired 8/16/25 TA: Physicals are good for two years only. 76. Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance Due: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 348/20/2025
34. (34-04)
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments: The following children were not signed out and the dates the child were not signed out a below: BB: 8/11/25 - 8/18/25 ZB: 8/11/25, 8/12/25, 8/14/25, 8/18/25 DW: 8/15/25, 8/18/25 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) Not Applicable Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 318/20/2025
31. (31-19)
The placement of [the slide apparatus in the infant playground] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. (Section 11.2, number 4) Safety [SR] Comments: The slide in the infant playground was less than six feet from the fence of the playground. TA: All equipment must be a minimum of six feet from any other object including fencing. Resolved at the time of the inspection. 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) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 318/20/2025
31. (31-04)
The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: The playground only had 4 inches of mulch in the landing zone by the slide. Staff immediately added mulch to the playground and raked mulch into the fall zones to meet the minimum depth. Resolved at the time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 238/20/2025
23. (23-03)
Toilet/bath facilities were not conveniently located for the children in care. (Section 10.6, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: It is not possible for the one-year-olds to use the bathroom adjacent to their classroom due to the path between the classroom and the bathroom being blocked by classroom furniture. TA: Remove the barriers between room 6 and the restroom adjacent in Room 7. Due: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 158/20/2025
15. (15-03)
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [The soap dispenser on the right hand side of the bathroom closest to the VPK room is out of order]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: The soap dispenser on the right hand side of the bathroom closest to the VPK room is out of order. TA: Soap dispensers must be usable at all times. 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 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) Compliance 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: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 108/20/2025
10. (10-01)
The facility's licensed capacity required a minimum of [2] working sinks; [1] sinks were operable. (Section 10.6, number 2) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The sink near the diaper changing station was also used by children for handwashing. TA: A sink for washing hands after a diaper change must be for that purpose only and not for children to wash hands. 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 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance Due: 9/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report a5acd06f-5811-4380-a738-2a7371e9476c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 644/1/2025
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 member RS did not have a check mark next to the TB assessment on her physical. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report cc0d89c5-d5f7-4fa3-8645-27cfac8366cb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 314/1/2025
31. (31-04)
The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [older kids and two year old playground equipment] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Mulch beneath playground equipment was only 3 inches in depth 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) Noncompliance Due: 4/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report cc0d89c5-d5f7-4fa3-8645-27cfac8366cb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 344/1/2025
34. (34-01)
The daily attendance log for the [all classrooms] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Attendance logs for the month of March were still in the classrooms. No attendance for today was kept on daily attendance logs 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) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report cc0d89c5-d5f7-4fa3-8645-27cfac8366cb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 384/1/2025
38. (38-19)
The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. (Section 10.4, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Children did not have 18 inches from the wall or furniture in the 2 yo, 3 yo 4 yo and PK rooms. Resolved at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report cc0d89c5-d5f7-4fa3-8645-27cfac8366cb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 764/1/2025
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: Children A.W., A.W., and J.S all have expired vaccination forms Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report cc0d89c5-d5f7-4fa3-8645-27cfac8366cb)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 349/18/2024
34. (34-01)
The daily attendance log for the [VPK/ 3 years old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Attendance completed for 9/17/2024 not todays date 9/18/2024 M. Audrey Room, 3 years old 8 children present on 9/18 and 0 children marked on attendance Tenesly 4 years old/VPK Classroom14 children present on 9/18 and children marked on the attendance Due: 9/27/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 769/18/2024
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: See supplemental page for names of students. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 759/18/2024
75. (75-04)
The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: See supplemental page for names of students. 76. Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Noncompliance Due: 9/27/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 719/18/2024
71. (71-08)
Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: See supplemental page for names of students. 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 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 719/18/2024
71. (71-02)
There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Distracted driver must be signed April and September of each year Due: 9/27/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 659/18/2024
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: ,., 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 649/18/2024
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: Maria S/ T.B. risk assessment completed on 9/9/2022 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report b60031da-1964-4a60-9243-07970189a8e8)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BAY, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 95
- Type: Child Care Facility
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