La Petite Academy Inc. #7384
BOYNTON BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4885 Windward Passage Dr, Boynton Beach FL, 33436
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5617360011
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity119
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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4885 Windward Passage Dr, Boynton Beach FL, 33436, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 065/15/2026
06. (06-18)
A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Staff F.E (date of hire 1/20/2026) had not completed nor started School Readiness Pre-service training prior to unsupervised contact or care of children. 07. Telephone/Communication Device (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) (Articles X.F and XVIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Page 33) Not Monitored 08. Daily Program (Article IX.A) (Article IX.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20) Not Monitored 09. Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report b7a315d3-d8fc-4a05-b798-dcc6ed7943e6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 155/15/2026
15. (15-09)
An area of the program facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: Two portable AC units were observed in the Two year old classroom. One was observed in working order and the other was not turned on. They were not made inaccessible to children hence poses a safety hazards to children in care. However, at approximately 12:28PM, a representative from the AC company removed the units from the classroom. 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 18. Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 20. Liquid Waste (Article X.A and 64E-6) (Article X.A and 64E-6) Not Monitored 21. Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) (Article X.A) ) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages Not Monitored 22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report b7a315d3-d8fc-4a05-b798-dcc6ed7943e6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 225/15/2026
22. (22-02)
The facility's inside temperature was not maintained between 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. (Section 10.3, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: Per the Assistant Director of the facility, Our AC did break on Monday, May 11, 2026, probably about noonish. But the AC has been fixed today probably an hour before you came. The thermostats were monitored to observe the temperature in doors. The thermostats in the following classrooms read: Infant - 74 degrees Fahrenheit One year old room - no thermostat seen Two year old room - Portable AC unit temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit Three to Four year old room - 74 degrees Fahrenheit Thermostat seen next to VPK B - 76 degrees Fahrenheit 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (Article X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) (Article X.F) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 34-35) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 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 Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report b7a315d3-d8fc-4a05-b798-dcc6ed7943e6)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 665/15/2026
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: Staff F.E (date of hire 1/20/2026) has not started the required 40- hour introductory child care training withing 90 days of employment. 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 68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Not Monitored 73. Signed Receipt for CCC Brochure (Article XV.B) (Article XV.B) Not Monitored 74. Signed Receipt for Discipline (Article XV.B) (Article XV.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Not Monitored 75. Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 77. Emergency Medical Authorization (Article XV.B) (Article XV.B) Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION 78. Liability Insurance (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19) Not Monitored 79. Driver (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19) Not Monitored 80. Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Not Monitored Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report b7a315d3-d8fc-4a05-b798-dcc6ed7943e6)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1712/8/2025
17. (17-01)
The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [4] were required and [2] were provided. Comments: Per director, approval is required. A contract was secured and the water dispensers should be installed by Wednesday. 18. Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 20. Liquid Waste (Article X.A and 64E-6) (Article X.A and 64E-6) Not Monitored 21. Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) (Article X.A) ) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages Not Monitored 22. Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Not Monitored 23. Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (Article X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25) Not Monitored 24. Housing - Facility Not Ground Level-No Building/Fire Approval (Article X.A) (Article X.A) Not Monitored 25. Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Not Monitored 26. Swimming Pool/Wading Pool (Article X.A and B) (Article X.A and B) Not Monitored SAFETY 27. Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F) (Article X.F) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 34-35) Not Monitored 28. Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34) Not Monitored Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report ddff0e86-df31-4ce7-8c46-b1d153255500)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 8012/8/2025
80. (80-04)
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR] Comments: Per director, approval is required, the vehicle will be inspected by Wednesday. Annual mechanical inspection not on file for the department to review at time of reinspection. 81. Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 82. Violation Citations Posted (Article XXI.D) (Article XXI.D) Not Monitored 83. Explanation/Corrective Action Posted (Article XXI.D) (Article XXI.D) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report ddff0e86-df31-4ce7-8c46-b1d153255500)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1711/17/2025
17. (17-01)
The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [118] were required and [4] were provided. Comments: Observed 2 water fountains, whereas at least 1 per every 30 students are required, based on licensed capacity 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 Compliance Comments Municipal 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 Compliance Comments Municipal Due: 11/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5359a813-5128-46b3-b3f9-011211be6aba)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 8011/17/2025
80. (80-04)
The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR] Comments: New vehicle, missing mechanical inspection. Tag # DR1-4XD 81. Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Compliance ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5359a813-5128-46b3-b3f9-011211be6aba)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 2810/4/2024
28. (28-06)
The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [2]. 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: Inspector observed the following fire drill log: Last drill 9/20/2024 • Staff present: 11 • Children present: 70 • Time to Clear: 9 minutes • ********************************************* Last Fire Inspection conducted on 8/13/2024: Failed inspection with the following violation: a deficiency in the fire panel. Re-Inspection Date: 10/18/2024 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-04. View official inspection document (report 32d9d346-96b8-4204-8f8a-81cf1a5b2648)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BOYNTON BEACH, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 119
- Type: Child Care Facility
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