Guidepost Montessori At Palm Beach Gardens

66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) [SR] (66-03)

There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year. Comments: At time of routine inspection, observed several staff (LM, LB, KB, JA, SA, BK & RB) 40 hrs. not completed within one year of employment, therefore this standard is not in compliance. Compliance Comments At time of routine inspection, observed staff with current/first aid. Due: 4/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-18. View official inspection document (report 4ff47059-eff0-4e7a-9447-cc20088eb3f7)

70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (70-01)

The facility failed to meet requirements for the number of credentialed staff. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed staff and had [3] staff who met qualifications. Comments: At time of routine inspection, did not observed staff credential in the following classrooms (Room 4, 7 & 6), therefore this standard is not in compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS Due: 4/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-18. View official inspection document (report 4ff47059-eff0-4e7a-9447-cc20088eb3f7)

15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR] (15-02)

The wall in the [18 month to 36 month] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [a hole in the wall]. (Section 10, number 1) Comments: At the time of inspection observed a hole in the wall in the 18-month - 36-month (Room#7) classroom, therefore standard 15-2 is not in compliance. Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report f398fa39-cc93-444e-8e11-acd434597456)

15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR] (15-08)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Comments: At time of inspection, it was observed that the facility is using the licensed child care areas to operate two private schools (Guidepost Montessori and Alpha). The provider was informed that the licensed areas of a child care facility shall be utilized exclusively for the children enrolled in the child care facility during the normal operating hours. The provider was informed that a change of use/capacity may need to occur if they would like to continue to operate the private schools. The change in use/capacity would reduce the facility's current licensed capacity as the rooms used by the private school would not like deemed child care. The provider was also informed that the private school could not use the child care outdoor play area(s). All areas approved under the child care license must be exclusively used by the child care program. This inspection was rescinded to correct the cited standard and to extend the due date giving the provider ample time to make necessary correction to separate the child care program from the other entities. Due: 3/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report f398fa39-cc93-444e-8e11-acd434597456)

28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) [SR] (28-06)

The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [8/20/25]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments: At time of inspection facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection, therefore standard 28-6 is not in compliance. Compliance Comments At time of inspection observed last service date of 10/24, gave technical assistance that they had to the end of the month to get the fire extinguishers up to date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report f398fa39-cc93-444e-8e11-acd434597456)

70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (70-02)

The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential. Comments: At time of inspection the person responsible for the daily operation of the childcare facility had no documentation of a director credential. CHILDREN’S RECORDS Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report f398fa39-cc93-444e-8e11-acd434597456)

10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (10-08)

Hot running water was not available in the [infant ] hand washing area. Comments: At time of inspection no hot running water in the infant area for changing diapers, therefore standard 10-8 is not in compliance. Due: 8/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-24. View official inspection document (report 99a6c536-0cd7-4cff-a04e-e5d473005e4d)

60. Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (60-01)

The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments: At time of inspection several staff (KB, MH, RI & ZD) did not have a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character" in file, therefore not in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-07. View official inspection document (report c0c2a5cc-ccb3-4fec-b4aa-c3d507853c4c)

68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (68-01)

The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." Comments: At time of inspection observe several staff (KB, RI & ZD)with no current signed statement of "Child Abuse and Neglect", therefore not in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-07. View official inspection document (report c0c2a5cc-ccb3-4fec-b4aa-c3d507853c4c)