The Appleseed
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 25 and 48. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1300 NW 4th Ave, Boca Raton FL, 33432
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 119 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by The Appleseed and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0477
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
- Address
- 1300 NW 4th Ave, Boca Raton FL, 33432
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15613912171
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 15, 1997
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingFeb '23
Feb 9, 2023
13-01: The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip. Comments Observed that the bleach water being used for sanitizing was too strong. Technical …
FindingOct '23
Oct 6, 2023
09-02: The child care staff subjected children to discipline that was severe/humiliating/frightening as evidenced by [a staff member stepping on a child 3 times on his foot and 1 time on his hand]. General R… | 09-04: The staff's methods of discipline included spanking or other physical punishment as evidenced by [a staff member stepping on a child 3 times on his foot and 1 time on his hand]. General Requirements [… | 33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [5] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Descrip…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 27, 2024
28-01: The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [December 2023 not logged on the fire drill log]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments Observed the fire drill log did not have t… | 28-10: All adults and children failed to evacuate the program facility when the approved fire alarm system was activated. (Section 14.3, number 2) Safety [SR] Comments During the scheduled annual fire drill …
FindingOct '25
Oct 6, 2025
31-12: The following toys and/or equipment were not capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition: [play swing set that was in disrepair ]. (Section 11.1, number 2) Safety [SR] Comments During the insp…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 27, 2026
46-01: The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served Comments During the inspection, observed the fo…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about The Appleseed
Is The Appleseed a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Appleseed holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0477, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 15, 1997. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Appleseed offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Appleseed is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is The Appleseed a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Appleseed holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does The Appleseed accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The Appleseed participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can The Appleseed care for?
- The Appleseed is licensed for up to 119 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Appleseed had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at The Appleseed, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
