Gardenia Children
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 18 and 36. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1120 13th St, West Palm Beach FL, 33401
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 15 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Tue
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Wed
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Thu
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Fri
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
Other
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Gardenia Children and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0315
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
- Address
- 1120 13th St, West Palm Beach FL, 33401
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15613185637
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 5, 2021
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 5, 2023
25-02: The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [nails protruding from fence] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed nails protruding from fence surrounding the outside pla…
FindingAug '23
Aug 23, 2023
28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [08/23/2023]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and Nationa…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanOct '24
FindingJul '25
Jul 24, 2025
10-08: Hot running water was not available in the [kitchen] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, no hot water in the kitchen handwashing area. Page 1 of 7 Not Appl… | 13-03: The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day. Comments At the time of inspection, bleach water not made fresh every day. Due Date 8/25/2025 | 13-06: The facility failed to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the sanitizer used. Comments At the time of inspection, facility did not have MSDS for bleach water other than chlorine. 14. Access t… | 15-02: The wall in the [kids] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling walls]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, observed peeling paint on walls in different areas of the… | 69-01: The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service traini
FindingSep '25
Sep 8, 2025
25-02: The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [uneven floors and gaps between carpet grass] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments During the facility ins… | 28-01: The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [August 2025]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, observed facility did not conduct a fire drill for… | 46-35: The facility's three-compartment sink was improperly used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing multi-use eating and drinking utensils in that [it was used as storage for wet rags and unused plates.]. …
FindingMay '26
May 14, 2026
24-03: The location of the child care facility was unacceptable; unsafe or harmful environmental elements are present as evidenced by [TV seating on table accessible to children, with cords and other items (… | 36-12: The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach. Comments At time of routine inspection, observed outlets covers unprotective, corrected at the time of…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 15 children)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Gardenia Children
Is Gardenia Children a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Gardenia Children holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0315, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 5, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Gardenia Children offer free VPK?
- Yes. Gardenia Children is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Gardenia Children accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Gardenia Children participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Gardenia Children 's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-5:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Gardenia Children care for?
- Gardenia Children is licensed for up to 15 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Gardenia Children had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Gardenia Children , 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
