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A New Beginnings Academy

832 W Canal St S, Belle Glade FL, 33430

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity100 children

Overview

About Us

A New Beginnings Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 100 children in Belle Glade, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 6 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting A New Beginnings Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C15PB0165

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJun '25

    Jun 5, 2025

    22-03: The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [2 year-old room] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physic…

  2. FindingJul '25

    Jul 8, 2025

    11-01: The diaper changing table in the [infant] did not have an impermeable surface as evidenced by [a tear in the mat]. (Section 12.3, number 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments The infant room has a tea… | 15-02: The wall in the [1 year old] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments There is peeling paint in the 1 year old room that is a… | 28-01: The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [April, May and June 2025]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments The last fire drill was conducted 3/11/2025 TA: Drills are to be… | 28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [3/15/2025]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National… | 31-04: The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/

  3. FindingJul '25

    Jul 18, 2025

    05-01: A staffing ratio of [1-4 and 1-6] for the children age [infants and 1 year olds] is the minimum required. There was/were [2 infant and 1 1year-old] staff for [11 and 8 respectively] children aged [inf… | 31-04: The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] …

  4. FindingSep '25

    Sep 15, 2025

    08-04: The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, at 11:36am the Department went into the 3yro… | 34-04: Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments Observed the signed out sheet the following children were not signed out: (CL) : 9/2/2025, 9/5/2025, 9/… | 34-05: Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required. Comments The following child was not signed in: (CL) : 9/5/2025 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and … | 38-19: The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. (Section 10.4, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments Observed while watching video footage for 9/11/2025 during…

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 30, 2025

    33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [Signatures of staff and parent/guardians] 1. The name of the affected person 2.… | 46-12: Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a minimum of one month. Comments Food temperatures were not taken by a certified staff member on September 24 and September 25. TA: Food must be temped e…

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 3, 2025

    34-04: Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments Children AB signed in 9/30 but not signed out Child JL signed in 9/12/2025 through 9/30/35 but not sign…

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 17, 2025

    23-07: A toilet in the [Purple room] area was not in working order and was not useable. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments The toilet in the Purple Room would not flush items in the toile… | 25-06: The facility had no shade available on the outdoor play area. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Facility [SR] Comments There is no shade available on the playground TA: There must be areas of s… | 29-02: The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments The fire extinguisher was marked last serviced in August 2024 30.… | 31-04: The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [playground equipment] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number … | 31-05: The facility had no system for completing routine

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 10, 2026

    02-08: The facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes. Comments The provider had partitioned … | 15-03: The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed peeling paint on the wall and the … | 16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [Box of toy and children bed sheet on diaper changing table/bibs in staff handwashing sink]. Comments Observed children… | 31-10: The following equipment and/or toys were unsanitary: [...]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR] Comments During inspection, childrens toys were observed being stored i… | 34-01: The daily attendance log for the [1 yr old ] grou

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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