Wellington Preschool
9135 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL, 33467
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity307 children
Overview
About Us
Wellington Preschool is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 307 children in Lake Worth, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.
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 Wellington Preschool.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C15PB0365
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 29, 2023
37-01: An animal or pet was observed on the premise without prior approval. Comments The facility had animals on the premises without prior approval from the department. Children were observed interacting wi…
FindingAug '23
Aug 18, 2023
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 The audible door alarm in VPK classroom was not turned…
FindingSep '24
Sep 3, 2024
33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [6] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Descrip… | 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 The audible alarm in VPK A was malfunctioning. The pro…
FindingMar '25
Mar 11, 2025
09-10: Program staff inappropriately interacted with children in care in that interactions were [Agreesive] 1.Aggressive 2.Demeaning 3.Intimidating (Section 21, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments A… | 33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [6] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Descrip…
FindingMay '25
May 16, 2025
15-02: The wall in the [Preschool B] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments A section of the wall in the Preschool B classroom had paint that was peeling… | 29-02: The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. Safety [SR] Comments The fire extinguishers seen were last serviced April 2024. 30. Emergency Response Plan (Ar… | 31-13: Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [play equipment] in the outdoor area. Comments Surfaces of outdoor play equipment were seen to have peeled away. One of the playhouses on the playgroun… | 38-06: Floor mats were not covered with an impermeable surface. Safety [SR] Comments The stuffings (sponge) of some of the mats seen were exposed. All mats used by the children are to be checked and if they … | 46-17: An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not prov
FindingJul '25
Jul 9, 2025
09-10: Program staff inappropriately interacted with children in care in that interactions were [Aggressive] 1.Aggressive 2.Demeaning 3.Intimidating (Section 21, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments … | 33-07: Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) Safety [SR] Comments Based on the inci…
FindingSep '25
Sep 29, 2025
28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [Fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Pois…
- CleanFeb '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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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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