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St Paul Lutheran Preschool

4600 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503

License:
C01ES0144
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, Food Served, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
90
License expiration:
November 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,057 - $1,062 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,057 - $1,062/mo

Median daily rate: $48.80 - $49.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Escambia County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for St Paul Lutheran Preschool from March 31, 2023 through June 23, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 25, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 24, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from May 26, 2026 through June 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32503

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.26

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
The staff member listed on the supplemental page has not began the introductory training. The staff member will begin training and forward the DCF training transcript to Child Care Regulations by 04/24/2026.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
Report comments
Per Child Care Facility Handbook: Section 7.4, C 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. ***Employee had been working without the appropriate documentation completed/up to date.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
Report comments
Per Child Care Facility Handbook: Section 7.4.1, B 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change inn employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ***Employee who has been working, does not have a completed/updated AGMC on file.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Report comments
Per Child Care Facility Handbook: Section 5.1, K 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. ***The facility Employee/Contractor Roster has not been maintained according to DCF policies.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Can you walk me through your process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documents and rosters up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2023 show that the facility had challenges maintaining current background screening rosters and required character attestations for personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to track and verify that new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframe?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that documentation for introductory training for a staff member was not available at that time.
Context
The facility was required to provide the updated training transcript by April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage your internal personnel records to ensure that all required forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are signed and current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 indicate that a personnel record was missing the required annual child abuse and neglect reporting form.
Related violations
General question

How does your team communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding staff and daily activities helps families feel connected to the care environment and informed about who is working with their children.
General question

What is your process for onboarding new employees to ensure they are fully integrated into the center's policies and safety procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center trains and prepares its staff provides insight into the importance placed on consistent care and operational standards.