
Clifford and Madeleine Ripley Early Learning Center At Bethesda
2575 SW 2nd St, Boynton Beach FL, 33435
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity109 children
Overview
About Us
Clifford and Madeleine Ripley Early Learning Center At Bethesda is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 109 children in Boynton Beach, Florida. The program has served Boynton Beach families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C15PB0295
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanSep '23
FindingMay '24
May 14, 2024
06-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [two year old group] group as evidenced by [One child who was left in the facility hallway.]. (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) Comme…
FindingSep '24
Sep 25, 2024
28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [2]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison …
FindingMay '25
May 27, 2025
09-05: There was no written verification on file that staff had received a copy of the facility's disciplinary policy. Comments Child care personnel Anna Silvia ( DOH 5.5.2025) did not have a signed facility…
FindingAug '25
Aug 28, 2025
06-02: Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [Child was left in the Hallway, outside the classroom approximately for 5 mins. Incident was reported …
FindingNov '25
Nov 19, 2025
17-01: The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [3 water fountains/ or dispensers] were required and [1 water fountain] were provided. Comments 1 water fountain obse…
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
17-01: The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [3] were required and [1] were provided. Comments Water fountain and / or water dispenser is required for every 30 st…
- CleanApr '26
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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.
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