PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY
LANTANA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1518 W Lantana Rd, Lantana FL, 33462
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5615473775
Operating details
HoursMon 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Tue 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Wed 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Thu 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Fri 2:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity346
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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1518 W Lantana Rd, Lantana FL, 33462, LANTANA, FL 33462
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2025
- High1
- Medium-High4
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- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 205/29/2025
20. (20-12)
The program did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the boy's restroom had a strong urine odor. Technical assistance was provided that a thorough cleaning/disinfecting of the bathroom must occur to sanitize and remove the strong urine odor from the restroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report 77c62870-52d4-41af-a0ab-2cb7cdbbeb8b)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 014/16/2025
01. Capacity (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 1 Capacity, Pages 10-12) (01-06)
The program failed to post the room capacity in each room of the facility. (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility did not post room capacity number(s) for classrooms- #20 #19 #5- pertaining to the after school program. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 124/16/2025
12. Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25) (12-02)
An area(s) of the program facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Large hole observed in the boy's restroom exposing the interior wall. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 204/16/2025
20. (20-12)
The program did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Strong urine smell observed in the boy's restroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 224/16/2025
22. (22-05)
During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [see below for details]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Facility did not practice monthly fire drills. Last fire drill conducted on 12/2024. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 274/16/2025
27. (27-02)
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR] Comments: School readiness preservice trainings not complete for the following personnel: Jael Valliere- March 2024 Nicole Labbe Shayla Rush- 6/26/2024 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 364/16/2025
36. (36-06)
Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Influenza form not maintained in child's file pertaining to multiple students in the program. Due: 4/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 384/16/2025
38. (38-02)
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: DCF level II background screening missing for the following personnel: Bridgette Howell Shayla Rush Farrah Hepburn (3/25/25) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 9013d53b-afef-4c33-bdd5-b229ce4ad11b)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LANTANA, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 346
- Type: Child Care Facility
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