Neighborhood Kids Palm Beach Gardens

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: At time of routine inspection, documented verification of screening clearance for staff (SO) was not available at the facility for review during inspection. PERSONNEL RECORDS Due: 5/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report 578d12f2-85ad-4f1e-a8f7-c16d0d126f5f)

66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (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 two staff (JB & JP) failed to complete departments required 40 hr introductory child care training with one year of training. Gave technical assistance on a staff must complete training with 15 months of employment. Compliance Comments At time of routine inspection, observed staff with current CPR/First Aid. Due: 5/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report 578d12f2-85ad-4f1e-a8f7-c16d0d126f5f)

25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (25-01)

The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, debris contained in outdoor play area by evidence of broken branches and sticks. Technical assistance was provided and operator picked up broken branches and sticks. 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) Not Monitored 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-24. View official inspection document (report d296d593-1006-4eab-84bd-6f6b8e65395f)

34. (34-04)

Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments: At time of inspection children released to parent/guardian were not signed out by an authorized person, therefore standard 34-4 is not in compliance. Not Applicable Comments At time of inspection no field trips and swimming activites. 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 Not Applicable Comments At time of inspection no pets onsite. 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) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-07. View official inspection document (report 64105fc6-eedd-4b52-adf5-09c8574c07dc)

69. (69-02)

Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) Personnel Records [SR] Comments: At time of inspection observed several staff (AC, AR & TB) with no in-service documentation recorded on CF-FSP form 5268, therefore standard 69-2 not in 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: 10/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-07. View official inspection document (report 64105fc6-eedd-4b52-adf5-09c8574c07dc)

17. Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (17-01)

The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [4 water fountians or water dispensers] were required and [only 3 water fountians.] were provided. Comments: At time of inspection, inspector observed only 3 water fountains, when the facility is licensed for 100 children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-25. View official inspection document (report 63917e2c-ccd5-46d1-9330-fdd779ddc5a2)

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: At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher had expired May 2024. TA: Have fire extinguishers service prior to its expiration date. 30. Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) Not Monitored 31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-13. View official inspection document (report 5c0d032a-ef2b-48ea-9533-49b99b45d37e)