
The Shepherd's School, Inc.
1800 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee FL, 33476
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity42 children
Overview
About Us
The Shepherd's School, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 42 children in Pahokee, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 15 years.
The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Shepherd's School, Inc..
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
S15PB0560
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingMar '23
Mar 7, 2023
16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [Bottle Jax's tool, Jumping cables]. Comments Observed the facility bus there were items such as Bottle Jack tool locat… | 18-06: The following exterior areas of the facility were observed not to be clean and sanitary: [Floors, walls, seats, ]. Comments Observed the facility Bus and Van, the walls of the bus are not in sanitary … | 61-02: Verification of an employment history check was not on file for personnel in the facility. Comments Observed staff file, (TJ) does not have employment history and missing one letter of reference not o… | 62-02: Facility staff person or employee requiring screening did not have current Level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. Comments Staff… | 64-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a
FindingAug '23
Aug 16, 2023
08-01: The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. (Section 7, number 1) Comments The Daily Schedule was not posted during the time of inspection. Teacher posted the Daily … | 15-05: The ceiling of the [VPK] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Hole]. (Section 10, number 1) Comments Observed in the VPK room. The wall was not in good repair as evidence of hole in the ceilin… | 18-07: Evidence of current insect infestation was observed. (Section 10, number 1) Comments Observed a wasp nest with live wasp near the second exit that leads to the play area. 19. Water System DEP/DOH Stan… | 22-02: The facility's inside temperature was not maintained between 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. (Section 10.3, number 1) Comments The Facility inside temperature was not maintained. The temperature showed 7… | 36-05: An irritating odor/toxic fume was present in a ro
FindingSep '24
Sep 10, 2024
80-02: The vehicle(s) used by the facility to transport children did not have the wording "Caution Transporting Children" in six- to eight-inch letters on the back panel. Comments Observed The back of the fa…
FindingJul '25
Jul 23, 2025
31-04: The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [swings and slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Comments At the time of t… | 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 At the time of inspection, there was… | 66-02: The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff. Comments Staff member Sandy Fountain is has no… | 75-04: The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. Comments Child KL physical expired 1/4/25 76. Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) C…
FindingOct '25
Oct 21, 2025
29-02: The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. Comments The fire extinguisher on bus tag X2138E was last serviced in August 2024 according to it's tag TA: Fir…
FindingMar '26
Mar 30, 2026
15-02: The wall in the [PRE-K] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. Comments Observe peeling paint on the hunter green wall in the pre-K classroom. 16. Storage (Article X.A and C) Com… | 18-07: Evidence of current insect infestation was observed. Comments Observed one of facility bus with the tag #X2138E there was live / dead roaches with eggs on the bus. Please be advised to ensure the faci…
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- Licensing: License status: Substantial Compliance
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