Vivene Smith Family Child Care LLC
SOUTH BAY, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPALM BEACH
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 263/18/2025
26. (26-02)
Areas of the home had a build up of dust, dirt, or debris as evidenced by [dust and dead insects on the window sill.]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR] Comments: Observed what appears to be dead insects and dust on the window sill located in the day care room. The Operator cleaned and sanitized the window sill at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-18. View official inspection document (report ded4297d-3806-43ab-aad4-473a8bfcfd98)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 313/18/2025
31. (31-04)
The following equipment was in need of repair or was hazardous to children: [toy house ]. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR] Comments: Observed a playhouse on the outdoor play area. Observed a broken area of the toy house that presented with sharp/jagged edges. The Operator repaired the broken area at the time of the inspection. 32. Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection water hazards were not observed. 33. Water Hazards (Articles VI.B and VIII.C) (Articles VI.B and VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection no animals or pets were observed. 34. Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Fire drill conducted with the DOH present. 1 adult: 5 children. 46 seconds to clear. Working smoke detector observed. Fire extinguisher serviced on 1/2025. 35. Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-18. View official inspection document (report ded4297d-3806-43ab-aad4-473a8bfcfd98)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/month
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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: SOUTH BAY, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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