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Children's Academy of Lake Worth

5891 S Military Trl, Lake Worth FL, 33463

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity157 children

Overview

About Us

Children's Academy of Lake Worth is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 157 children in Lake Worth, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Children's Academy of Lake Worth.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C15PB0255

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanMar '23
  2. CleanAug '23
  3. CleanNov '23
  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 5, 2024

    15-02: The wall in the [toddler & 4 yrs old ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Chipping paint ]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed chipping paint in two classrooms. … | 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 cots laid out too close together. Violation was c… | 39-01: An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened. Comments Opened 4 doors that led to the parking lot/unsafe area…

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 28, 2025

    01-01: The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance. Comments The facility's general liability insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an u… | 01-05: The license holder did not maintain required Florida Worker's Compensation insurance. Comments The facility's Worker's Compensation Insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an updat… | 78-01: The facility failed to have proof of liability insurance. Comments The facility's automobile insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an updated insurance at the requested time. T.A…

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 9, 2025

    23-07: A toilet in the [Toddler] area was not in working order and was not useable. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments The toilet in the toddler classroom could not flush 24. Housing - Fa…

  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanJun '26

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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