Laureana Melendez
WEST PALM BEACH, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPALM BEACH
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 472/19/2026
47. (47-07)
There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the operator of the family day care home. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Background Screening [SR] Comments: There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the operator of the family day care home.Technical Assistance was given Background Screening should be on File at all times. Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92a603f9-2abb-4ef5-9cfe-d926df69090d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 472/19/2026
47. (47-08)
There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the substitute. (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Background Screening [SR] Comments: There was no verification of level 2 clearance for the substitute. Technical Assistance was given a level two background screening should be on file at all times. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92a603f9-2abb-4ef5-9cfe-d926df69090d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 482/19/2026
48. Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C) (48-01)
There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home. Comments: There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home. Due: 3/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92a603f9-2abb-4ef5-9cfe-d926df69090d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 482/19/2026
48. Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C) (48-02)
There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute. Comments: There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute. 49. Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39) Compliance 50. Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35) Noncompliance Due: 3/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92a603f9-2abb-4ef5-9cfe-d926df69090d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 502/19/2026
50. (50-07)
The operator's certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current. Comments: The operators certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current. CHILDREN RECORDS 51. Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38) Not Monitored 52. Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38) Not Monitored Due: 3/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92a603f9-2abb-4ef5-9cfe-d926df69090d)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 473/10/2025
47. (47-03)
The personnel record for a Household Member did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments: The personnel record for a Household Member (J.Q.) did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 0f218dab-6403-47db-a8a1-b6bc91aefb9c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 483/10/2025
48. Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C) (48-03)
There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for a household/family member older than 12 years of age. Comments: There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for a household/family member older than 12 years of age. 49. Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39) Noncompliance Due: 3/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 0f218dab-6403-47db-a8a1-b6bc91aefb9c)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 493/10/2025
49. (49-01)
There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR] Comments: There was no statement on file for the household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) 50. Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35) Compliance CHILDREN RECORDS Compliance Comments Sign in and out sheet was not completed. Technical support was given. 51. Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38) Compliance 52. Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38) Compliance 53. Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F) (Article XII.A - F) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17) Compliance Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments This FCCH renewal inspection was conducted by Tashorn Hill. FDOH Inspection status: Unsatisfactory School readiness status: Unsatisfactory Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 0f218dab-6403-47db-a8a1-b6bc91aefb9c)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WEST PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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