Open Arms Learning Academy Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 6 and 19. 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.
3 findings on file carry no severity classification and were scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
800 14th St, West Palm Beach FL, 33401
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 5:30AM to 7:00PM
- Licensed for
- 84 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
5:30AM to 7:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
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 Open Arms Learning Academy Inc 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0224
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
- Address
- 800 14th St, West Palm Beach FL, 33401
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15616198836
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 4, 2016
- 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '23
Apr 24, 2023
06-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [vpk classroom ] group as evidenced by [seating at the table alone. ]. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the in… | 36-07: Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [Large room adjacent to the facility's kitchen. ]. Comments At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed a sta…
FindingAug '23
Aug 18, 2023
10-08: Hot running water was not available in the [kitchen] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR] Comments No hot running water was available in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. 11. Di…
FindingApr '24
Apr 16, 2024
28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [11/22/2023]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and Nationa…
FindingApr '25
Apr 1, 2025
23-07: A toilet in the [3's to 5-year-old was not working] area was not in working order and was not useable. Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection the toilet belongs to the 3's to 5-… | 28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [12/20/24]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National … | 34-01: The daily attendance log for the [Daily attendance log was not completed] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR] Comments At the time of inspection observed of missing atte… | 58-04: The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted. Comments The name of the person in charge is not posted at the time of ispection 59. Substitut… | 66-02: The successful completion of the 40-hour Introduc
FindingApr '25
Apr 17, 2025
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 Not compliance comment At time of ins… | 69-01: The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR] Comments Not c…
FindingJul '25
Jul 15, 2025
05-01: A staffing ratio of [9 infants 2 staffs] for the children age [0 to 12 months (Infants)] is the minimum required. There was/were [2 staffs] staff for [9 infnats] children aged [infants] observed. Gene… | 15-05: The ceiling of the [1-year old ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Peeling ceiling paint]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, observed ceiling peeling paint 16. … | 23-09: Toilet paper was not available and within reach in all children and staff bathrooms. Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, observed no paper Towell and hand soap in the 3- to … | 34-04: Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments At the time of the inspection some children were not signed out by their parents on 07/14/2025. Complia… | 46-01: The facility did not have verification that at le
FindingOct '25
Oct 16, 2025
16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [brooms, shoes,backpack, cleaning supply]. Comments At time of inspection observed brooms, shoes backpack, cleaning sup…
FindingApr '26
Apr 10, 2026
10-09: The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [toddler 1 year old and infant 0-1 year old diaper changing areas were 114 degrees and 116 degrees respectively. Therefore, these sink temperatures in the… | 25-02: The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [gaps in the surface area with weeds growing out of these gaps in which children could trip] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR] Comments T… | 46-17: An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not provided in all refrigeration/cold holding units. Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the Inspection, there was not a conspicuous thermometer i… | 58-03: There was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the operator/director. Comments At the time of the Inspection, at first this Inspector could not gain access to the facility after twi…
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 3.7 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star4
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Open Arms Learning Academy Inc
Is Open Arms Learning Academy Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Open Arms Learning Academy Inc holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0224, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 4, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Open Arms Learning Academy Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Open Arms Learning Academy Inc 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.
How many children can Open Arms Learning Academy Inc care for?
- Open Arms Learning Academy Inc is licensed for up to 84 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Open Arms Learning Academy Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Open Arms Learning Academy Inc, 9 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.
