Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.18
- Local median
- 0.28
Destiny's Child Learning Academy
4000 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32505
- License:
- C01ES0243
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- License expiration:
- April 21, 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
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 inspectionMarch 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Destiny's Child Learning Academy from April 11, 2023 through March 20, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Four later inspections, from March 11, 2025 through March 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32505
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Kitchen area had improperly stored garden/insect supplies in an area by food storage. Per DCF handbook: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Corrective action: 12.10.2024 director moved items to storage room and closed kitchen door.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Report comments
- 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other household items are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 noted that some hazardous items were accessible. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols for maintaining a secure environment.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for monitoring food inventory and expiration dates to ensure everything served is fresh?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a concern regarding the storage of expired food items. Asking about the current inventory management system helps parents understand how the center ensures food quality.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and daily oversight to ensure that all safety policies are consistently followed throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the leadership team maintains consistent safety standards across the facility helps parents feel confident in the daily supervision of the children.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there is ever a change in a classroom routine or a safety procedure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is vital for transparency. This question helps parents understand how they will be kept informed about the center's operations.
General question
How does the center manage the kitchen and food storage areas to ensure they remain clean and organized for meal preparation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's maintenance routines for food preparation spaces helps parents understand the commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.