First Learning Academy, Inc.

LAKE PARK, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity69
HoursMon 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 12:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address306 9th St Lake Park FL 33403-3123

CityLAKE PARK, FL 33403

CountyPALM BEACH

Phone5618421490

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 12:00PM

Capacity69

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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306 9th St Lake Park FL 33403-3123, LAKE PARK, FL 33403

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/17/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 346/17/2026

    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, in 3yr-old room youth Reagen not signed out. Technical assistance was offered and operator corrected by signing youth out. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, field trips are permitted with a parental note. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 216/17/2026

    21. Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) (21-01)

    Garbage, or other refuse was not stored in a manner to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, disposal diapers in infant room not disposed of properly. No plastic lined covered trash can near diaper changing station, dirty diapers are carried out to the playground to dispose of. Due: 7/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 136/17/2026

    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 in 3yr-old room not dated. Technical assistance was offered and operator was able to apply correct date. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 116/17/2026

    11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (11-08)

    The container for soiled disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, no trash can at diaper changing station. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, facility does not offer nighttime care. Due: 7/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 116/17/2026

    11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (11-03)

    The diaper changing pad in the [infant] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing. Comments: At the time of inspection, pad at diaper changing station has a tear in it. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 116/17/2026

    11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (11-02)

    Staff in the [Infant] area did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after each use. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, diaper changing station cover with dirt. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report fc0f8dc4-5b45-4cc2-b918-d19dd54e13e9)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 762/25/2026

    76. Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (76-01)

    The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, youth Sandaissa D expired on 1/20/2026. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report d3eceec1-9096-4139-88ea-0b1841ccc86b)

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 062/25/2026

    06. Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (06-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [the 1/2-yr-old room] group as evidenced by [attendance log.]. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Instructor T.W. was seated in between the 1/2-yr-old room and the 3/4-yr-old room to be able to monitor both rooms because another instructor called out sick. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, verified 561-842-1490 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report d3eceec1-9096-4139-88ea-0b1841ccc86b)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 669/3/2025

    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: MAYRA DELA VEGA DOESNT HAVE EARLY LITERACY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE 09- 15-23 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 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: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 769/3/2025

    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: SR SHOTS EXPIRED 06-15-2024 Due: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 759/3/2025

    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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CHILD R.B -DIDNT HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE SR SHOTS EXPIRED ON 06-15-2024 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: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 669/3/2025

    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: MAYRA DELA VEGA HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE 9-15-2023 HAS NOT COMPLETED HER 45 HRS TRAINING. Due: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 319/3/2025

    31. (31-13)

    Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [STANDING CAR AND STEERING WHEEL UNDER WOODEN HOUSE] in the outdoor area. Comments: PEELING PAINT ON PLAY EQIPMENT IS UNSAFE HAZARDOUS TO CHILDREN. Compliance Comments FULLY STOCK 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 Compliance Comments FIELD TRIP ONLY IN THE SUMMER 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 Not Applicable Comments NO PETS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION 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 Due: 10/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 289/3/2025

    28. (28-06)

    The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [O8-26-2025]. 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: FIRE INSPECTION EXPIRED ON 08-26-2025 Compliance Comments JULY 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) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 259/3/2025

    25. (25-01)

    The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: OUTDOOR PLAY AREA IS FULL OF DEBRIS. Not Applicable Comments AT HE TME OF INSPECTION NO SWIMMING POOLS OR WADING POOL Due: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 1f18f890-9998-4a07-87b3-fc4984a04936)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 767/15/2025

    76. Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (76-01)

    The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CHIDREN FILES DOMINIQUE BONNIE-SHOTS EXPIRED 6-30-2025 CHARLES JOESPH-SHOTS EXPIRED 10-16-2024 JOVANNI CRUZ- SHOTS EXPIRED 4-25-2025 ARMANI BOONE-NO SHOTS OR PHYSICAL JAYSIE BERTILES SHOTS EXPIRED 1-15-2025 Due: 7/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 687/15/2025

    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." Personnel Records [SR] Comments: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF MB, NJ, TW, MD ARE MISSING SIGN CHILD ABUSE Due: 7/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 607/15/2025

    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 THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF MD EXPIRED 9-15-2023 Due: 7/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 317/15/2025

    31. Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (31-13)

    Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [MERRYGO ROUND CAR AND WOOD AROUND PATIO AREA] in the outdoor area. Comments: PEELING PAINT ON PLAY EQUIPMENT IS UNSAFE AND HAZARDIOUS TO CHILDREN, Due: 7/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium riskStandard 257/15/2025

    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: OUTDOOR PLAY AREA PATIO IS FULL OF DEBRIS Not Applicable Comments NO SWIMMING POOL OR WADING POOL Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium riskStandard 157/15/2025

    15. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (15-05)

    The ceiling of the [OF THE 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM HAS WATER DAMAGE] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [BY PHOTOS, CEILING HAS WATER DAMAGE]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments: PROVIDER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE CEILING NEED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. Due: 7/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-15. View official inspection document (report 848d5613-5462-42f0-a348-b3e47b3b6a75)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 0211/19/2024

    02. Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E) (02-05)

    The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application at least 45 days before expiration of the current license. Comments: Article IV.A.8. Unless revoked or surrendered, all licenses or certificates of compliance or certificates of substantial compliance shall expire December 31st of each year. All applications for renewal for the following calendar year must be completed and filed with the Department no later than November 1st of the current year. The application was received on 11/8/2024. The violation is cleared and corrected. 03. License Capacity (Article IV.A) Not Monitored 04. Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) Not Monitored 05. Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) Not Monitored 06. Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) Not Monitored 07. Telephone/Communication Device (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) Not Monitored 08. Daily Program (Article IX.A) Not Monitored 09. Discipline (Article IX.C) Not Monitored 10. Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) Not Monitored 11. Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) Not Monitored 12. Night-time Care (Article XVI) Not Monitored 13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) Not Monitored 14. Access to Records (Article XV.A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 52c2f68d-a9aa-4dd5-a4e5-92a10b62ea73)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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22Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKE PARK, PALM BEACH County
  • Capacity: 69
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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