1 / 4Little Dude Ranch Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 36 and 55. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
5047 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach FL, 33415
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 90 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- 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 women-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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 Little Dude Ranch Academy 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
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0012
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Address
- 5047 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach FL, 33415
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15614719400
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 8, 2003
- 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.
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '23
Mar 3, 2023
06-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [vpk classroom] group as evidenced by [ child was touched inappropriatel. Another child was able to pull down his pants and exp… | 33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [parent signature] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurr…
FindingNov '23
Nov 9, 2023
{"kind":"clean","note":"No violation language detected in report."}
- CleanApr '24
- CleanOct '24
FindingJun '25
Jun 9, 2025
02-08: The facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes. Comments At the time of inspection, ob… | 04-03: The useable floor space in the [multipurpose room] room(s) was reduced by storage of [stairwell, and load bearing walls for a second floor], which are not necessary for the normal day-to-day activitie… | 16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [cleaning supplies in the toilet, and the presence of items labelled \"keep out of the reach of Children\" within the r…
FindingOct '25
Oct 2, 2025
28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [8/30/25]. 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 [swing tower] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 3.9 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star33
- 4 star1
- 3 star2
- 2 star1
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about Little Dude Ranch Academy
Is Little Dude Ranch Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Little Dude Ranch Academy holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0012, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 8, 2003. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Little Dude Ranch Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Little Dude Ranch Academy 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.
Is Little Dude Ranch Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Little Dude Ranch Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Little Dude Ranch Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Little Dude Ranch Academy 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 Little Dude Ranch Academy 's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Little Dude Ranch Academy care for?
- Little Dude Ranch Academy is licensed for up to 90 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Little Dude Ranch Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Little Dude Ranch Academy , 4 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.
