The Appleseed Learning Center
594 E Main St, Pahokee FL, 33476
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity40 children
Overview
About Us
The Appleseed Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 40 children in Pahokee, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 7 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Appleseed Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C15PB0120
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '24
Sep 5, 2024
64-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray. Commen… | 65-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children. Comments O. Hoggan. physicals examination completed on 7/14/2022…
FindingApr '25
Apr 3, 2025
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 (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments Fire extinguisher in van is out of date (Aug 23) 30. Emergency Re… | 31-05: The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Comments No checklist for routine daily playg… | 38-04: The facility failed to provide each child in care safe bedding as evidenced by [children sleeping against furniture/walls]. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Safety [SR] Comments Children were sleeping … | 46-16: A refrigerator/freezer did not maintain food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature of [the freezer] was measured at [8] degrees. (Section 17.3, number 4) (Section 17.2, number 6) Food And… | 60-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a
FindingAug '25
Aug 15, 2025
01-06: The license holder did not provide evidence of Florida Worker's Compensation insurance or a notarized statement attesting that worker's compensation insurance is not applicable. Comments There was no … | 14-01: Department staff was not permitted access to personnel, children and facility records. (Section 402.311(2), F.S.) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection no staff or student files… | 58-05: The person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not knowledgeable of matters pertaining to records and routine facility operations. Comments At the time of inspection, the person in c…
FindingAug '25
Aug 28, 2025
18-11: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR] Comments In the 2 year-old classroom, one of the doors on th… | 28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [2. Fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National P… | 31-03: The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and car on springs] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, num… | 34-04: Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments Several children were not signed out of the after care program by program staff instead of by parents/g…
FindingOct '25
Oct 30, 2025
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FindingJan '26
Jan 14, 2026
08-04: The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments The staff member (DV) the class went outside from 11:00-11:20. According to… | 33-01: The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments The incident report was not complete the day of the … | 33-02: The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident. (Section 15, numbers 2 and 3) Safety [SR] Comments The parent of (NS) stated that the staff failed…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 3, 2026
01-01: The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance. Comments The general liability insurance on file expired on 1/28/2026. An email requesting the updated ins…
FindingApr '26
Apr 29, 2026
66-08: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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