Wellington Preschool
LAKE WORTH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address9135 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL, 33467
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5614349098
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity307
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High6
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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9135 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL, 33467, LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/29/2025
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- Medium-High4
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 849/29/2025
84. Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15) (84-02)
At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratios for a group size of [6] for [Infant classroom] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 11) School Readiness [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the following teacher to child ratios were observed: Infants, 2:6. At first the teachers in this classroom were Gabriela P. and Luisa R. They are without staff credentials. Gabriela P. was replaced with Hatsubey B who was in Toddler A classroom. Hatsubey B. has a National Credential that expires on 12/20/2026 Jr Preschool A (Two years old), 1:8 Jr Preschool B (Two years old), 1:7Jr Preschool C (Two years old), 1:11Preschool A (Three years old), 2:7 Preschool C (Three years old), 1:10 Preschool E (Three years old), 1:6 Toddler A, 2:10 Toddler B, 1:6 Pre-K A, 1:8 Pre-K C, 1:9 Pre-D, 1:10 Pre-E, 1:10 VPK C, 1:10 VPK D, 1:9 VPK E, 1:9 VPK F, 1:10 VPK G, 1:10 VPK H, 1:15 Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments ... Counselor Comments FDOH Results: Satisfactory School Readiness Results: Unsatisfactory The renewal inspection took place over the course of two days, 9/29 and 9/30 of 2025. On the first day, the renewal inspection took place from 10:35 AM to 3:30 PM. The Environmental Specialist II took a 30-minute break. On the second day, the renewal inspection took place from 9:09 AM to 2:45 PM and a 30-minute break was taken by her. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 90e3a95e-d93b-4f59-b080-4ac0b2f8891f)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 289/29/2025
28. (28-06)
The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [Fire]. 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) Safety [SR] Comments: The most recent fire inspection report was generated on 9/10/2025. The facility has a pending violation that needs to be addressed. Fire drills records were monitored for each month from 3/19/2024 to 9/5/2025. On the second day of the inspection (9/30/2025), the Environmental Specialist II was present for a fire drill with staff and children. Twenty-nine adults and 189 children exited the facility via the primary route in 2 minutes and 28 seconds. Compliance Comments Service date, May 2025. 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34) Compliance 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 and 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 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 90e3a95e-d93b-4f59-b080-4ac0b2f8891f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 667/9/2025
66. (66-04)
There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children. Comments: Child childcare personnel Amaya Parker- 5 hour early literacy training was not completed. According to the assistant director Staff person Amaya Parker was terminated on 7/3/2025, hence issue has been resolved. 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) Not Monitored Compliance Comments Childcare personnel Amaya Parker and Makali Augustin signed their Child Abuse and Neglect statements on 8.1.2024 and 5.15.2025 respectively. 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) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 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 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 08feb108-8a3c-42fc-877c-633b753c58b3)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 667/9/2025
66. (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: Childcare personnel, Amaya Parker was hired on 7.15.2024. According to the DCF training transcript, she started her 40 hour training on 10.20.2021, with Part I and Part II of childcare facility training completed stating as No. According to the assistant director, Amaya Parker was terminated on 7/3/2025 hence issue has been resolved. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 08feb108-8a3c-42fc-877c-633b753c58b3)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 337/9/2025
33. (33-07)
Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) Safety [SR] Comments: Based on the incident report, the incident took place on 7/3/2025, administration signed on 7/3/2025, and a parent signed on 7/7/2025. 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) Not Monitored 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 46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: 7/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 08feb108-8a3c-42fc-877c-633b753c58b3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 097/9/2025
09. (09-10)
Program staff inappropriately interacted with children in care in that interactions were [Aggressive] 1.Aggressive 2.Demeaning 3.Intimidating (Section 21, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, video footage was obtained of the incident. It can be seen where there are two teachers in the 2 years old classroom. Teacher A.P. walked towards a group of 15 students sitting on the floor in the corner of the classroom while her hands were behind her back. Student A.K. was sitting on the floor, then she leaned forward, face on the carpet, crotched over, and arms on the floor. Teacher A.P. grabbed student by the approximately upper shoulder area, lifted the student off the floor, legs swinging and then placed student of the floor feet first while holding the student's upper shoulder, walking away from the group of students. According to the teacher A.P., on 7/16/2025 she did not do anything wrong. She did not hurt or injure the student A.K. The student was crying and laying on the floor because she wanted to see her sister. She only removed the student because she is fragile and did not want the other students to trample her, so she picked the student up by the underarm and walked towards the doors into the hallway because the students were taking photos. She would never hurt or injure kids. According to the director, the teacher was terminated July 3, 2025, resolving the issue. Please be advised, staff must appropriately interact with student in care. 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Monitored 13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 16. Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Not Monitored 17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 08feb108-8a3c-42fc-877c-633b753c58b3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 625/16/2025
62. Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F) (62-01)
Documented verification of screening clearance for staff was not available at the facility for review during inspection. Background Screening [SR] Comments: Staff who are not properly screened must not be caring for children. Screening clearance for Mara Parra was not completed hence child eligibility stated 'DCF-Agency Review Required'. PERSONNEL RECORDS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 465/16/2025
46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (46-21)
Food products were stored on an unclean surface, [in the freezer section of the refrigerator seen in the Toddler A classroom.]. Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments: The freezer compartment of the refrigerator had ice covering all its surfaces. Being that this is a food contact surface, all areas of the refrigerator are to being clean which means free of buildup. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 465/16/2025
46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (46-17)
An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not provided in all refrigeration/cold holding units. Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments: In the classroom Toddler A, the freezer compartment of the refrigerator did not have a thermometer inside. It is important that each compartment of a refrigerator used to maintain temperature of items such as teething rings and food for children in care has a functional thermometer. Due: 6/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 385/16/2025
38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (38-06)
Floor mats were not covered with an impermeable surface. Safety [SR] Comments: The stuffings (sponge) of some of the mats seen were exposed. All mats used by the children are to be checked and if they are compromised, they are to be no longer used by children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 315/16/2025
31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (31-13)
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [play equipment] in the outdoor area. Comments: Surfaces of outdoor play equipment were seen to have peeled away. One of the playhouses on the playground used by the 2- and 3-year- old children had railings that had stripped/ peeled off and some of the tricycles being used by the children were seen in the same state. There was a green stationary alligator/crocodile seen on the playground used by the older 3-year-olds and up that had peeled away were the eyes and snout/concave circles are. It is important that the equipment used by the children are inspected for peeling/ stripping paint and rusting and the improvement of same be done. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 295/16/2025
29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (29-02)
The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. Safety [SR] Comments: The fire extinguishers seen were last serviced April 2024. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 155/16/2025
15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (15-02)
The wall in the [Preschool B] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: A section of the wall in the Preschool B classroom had paint that was peeling. This area needs to be improved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-16. View official inspection document (report 9bf21515-d371-432c-8b6d-4fbd20f907aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 093/11/2025
09. (09-10)
Program staff inappropriately interacted with children in care in that interactions were [Agreesive] 1.Aggressive 2.Demeaning 3.Intimidating (Section 21, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: According to an incident report and statements, date 3/7/2025, @11:30am, Describe incident/ accident: While we were doing daily observations of the classroom, a student was seen throwing toys then the teacher walked over and grabbed her arm and took her to the bathroom. Violation corrected at time of inspection, employee terminated. 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 0f30be64-99e1-4281-b67e-8532e9b62265)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 333/11/2025
33. (33-03)
The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [6] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: Incident report monitored, according to the incident report, date 3/7/2025, @11:30am, parent signature not included on the incident report. 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) Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 0f30be64-99e1-4281-b67e-8532e9b62265)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE WORTH, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 307
- Type: Child Care Facility
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