Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.08
CAP Head Start - O J Semmes
1250 E Texar Dr, Pensacola, FL 32503
- License:
- C01ES0204
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 38
- License expiration:
- September 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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for CAP Head Start - O J Semmes from January 26, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 9, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 13, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32503
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- 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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The facilities Directors credentials expired as of 08/14/2025. The facility will be placed on a 6 month provisional license.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff, including leadership, maintain up-to-date professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted that the director's credential had expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements moving forward.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 6, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How does the center support ongoing professional development and training for the teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular training ensures that teachers stay current on best practices for child development and safety. This helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff expertise.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center leadership or staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication builds trust between families and the center. Understanding how the facility shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily environment.
General question
Can you describe how the center maintains consistent supervision and staffing levels throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent supervision is a fundamental part of a stable childcare environment. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing to ensure children are always well-attended.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that all administrative and operational requirements are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying organized with administrative tasks is important for the smooth operation of any childcare program. This helps parents understand the center's internal management practices.