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Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center

8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514

License:
C01ES0157
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
90
License expiration:
January 31, 2027
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

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center from January 19, 2023 through May 1, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 28, 2026.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32514

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
12%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.56

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Fire extinguishers were last tagged 3/2025. Per DCF CCF handbook section 3.8: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Provider will send a picture of the current tag to licensing by 5/28/26.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The passenger van, tag IR05KI, did not have a working alarm. Facility cannot use the vehicle until the alarm is working properly. Facility will take the vehicle and get the alarm fixed by 2/9/26. Per DCF CCF Handbook: "F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction / follow-up note
One employee (name listed on the supplemental sheet) did not have the literacy training completed withing 12 months of employment. Employee will complete the literacy training by 2/9/26. Provider will contact licensing specialist to notify of completion. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2026
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [time of arrival and departure]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The transportation logs did not have the departure and arrival times listed during the months of April and May (1-16th). Pictures of transportation logs were obtained for the facilities licensing file. The Provider will ensure their transportation logs have all the required components on it and completed correctly when providing transportation services. DCF transportation log emailed to the Provider. Per DCF Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
Correction / follow-up note
During the months of April and May (1-16) a second sweep was not conducted. Per Provider this is due to staffing issues. The Provider will ensure another staff member completes a second sweep at the time of arrival back to the facility after children have exited the bus or van. At the time of inspection there was additional staff in the facility and the Provider stated a second sweep would be conducted from today onward. Licensing counselor discussed options to ensure a second sweep is conducted daily. The Provider will conduct a transportation training for all childcare personnel participating in transportation services. The Provider will submit the training itinerary and st ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Little Tykes castle , house, center toy needs to cleaned to remove mildew residew. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The Provider will have the outdoor Little Tyke toys power washed and cleaned on or before 06/06/2024. The Provider will send pictures of the cleaned Little Tykes toys to the licensing office via email by the due date. Pictures obtained for the Provider's file.
Correction status
Due by June 6, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [December]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
There was no documentation showing a fire drill was conducted during the month of December 2023. The Provider will conduct a make up fire drill for the month of December on or before 02/19/2024. The Provider will submit the fire drill log to the licensing office via email.
Correction status
Due by February 19, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 17.3, number 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Six children under the age of four were observed eating potato chips during lunch time. Licensing counselor discussed this with the cook and childcare personnel. Per DCF Handbook: C. Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Four bottles and two sippy cups in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Childcare personnel will ensure all bottles and sippy cups are labeled with the child's first and last name. Childcare personnel labeled the bottles and sippy cups at the time of inspection, Per DCF Handbook: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Correction / follow-up note
The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required DCF training within the allotted time. The employee will complete all required training on or before 02/11/2024. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2024
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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
Correction / follow-up note
The employee listed on the supplemental form did not start the required training within 90 days of employment. The employee will start the required training on or before 02/12/2024. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The employee listed on the supplemental form has not completed the required school readiness training within the allotted time. The employee should not provide childcare personnel duties until Pre Service training or Part 1 of the DCF courses are completed. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office to verify compliance on or before 01/25/2024 via email. Per School Readiness Handbook: 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participatin ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 25, 2024
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Report comments
3.6 Napping/Sleeping Requirements 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Counselor conducted inspection during naptime hours and during the inspection counsel ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness 3.8.2 Fire Safety B . Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. During inspection counselor inspected all fire extinguishers within the facility; all extinguishers were expired with a tag date of April 2022. **Provider submitted through email on 6/5/2023 a copy of the inspection report and pictures of the updated tagged extinguishers, with an up-to-date tag date of June 2023.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05

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

Could you explain the current process for ensuring all transport vehicles have fully functional alarm systems?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that a vehicle alarm was not in working condition. This question helps clarify the maintenance schedule and checks currently in place for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps have been taken to ensure that staff consistently perform the required second sweep of vehicles after every trip?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 show that the required secondary visual sweep of vehicles was missed on multiple occasions. Asking about this helps parents understand the current training and accountability measures used to ensure children are never left in a vehicle.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all required staff training and certifications are tracked and completed on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or behind schedule. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for tracking and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure they are conducted regularly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that fire drills were not always documented as occurring monthly during past inspection periods. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages and verifies its emergency preparedness drills.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the daily care and supervision of their children. This question helps families understand how the provider keeps them informed about operational updates and classroom activities.