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Redwood Blue Angels

10271 Sorrento Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507

License:
C01ES0323
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, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
135
License expiration:
July 31, 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

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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for Redwood Blue Angels from March 23, 2023 through June 26, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of November 26, 2025.

Three later inspections, from November 25, 2025 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32507

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.51

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.22

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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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The driver's medical physical exam expired on 10/11/25. The driver will have an updated medical physical exam sent to licensing by 11/26/25.
Correction status
Due by November 26, 2025
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Facility did not have a current vehicle inspection completed by a mechanic on their new vehicle. Facility will have the inspection completed and a copy sent to licensing via email by 11/19/2025.
Correction status
Due by November 19, 2025
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Five separate childcare personnel did not have a current child abuse and neglect reporting form signed in their files. All childcare personnel signed the forms at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
A child in the school age class was taken on an off-campus field trip without guardian permission. The guardian was made aware when they went to pick up the child at the school. The guardian went to the location the child was at and retrieved them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
Official code
10-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child was given [peanut butter] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
A child allergic to peanut butter in the school age room was given peanut butter to use during a craft project. The teachers were unaware of the child's allergy, however the child had it listed in her enrollment forms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-13
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [anchored slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
The surface on the playground around the stationary slides/jungle gym was not maintained and did not have 6 inches of fall zone surface. Provider will add more sand and meet the required 6 inches by April 8th,2025.
Correction status
Due by April 8, 2025
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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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
Correction / follow-up note
Facility does not have a credential director as of 10/14/2024. Provider will send credential director details to licensing specialist via email by 4/12/2025. A provisional license has been issued.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The current fire safety inspection is expired. It was conducted on 7/5/23. The provider will schedule a new fire safety inspection with the fire marshal and will send document to counselor via email on or before 7/24/2024.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after changing children's diapers and before food distribution]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor and Inter Agency Personnel observed video surveillance and childcare staff did not wash hands after diapering and prior to serving breakfast. The Provider will complete a Proper Handwashing Procedure training for childcare staff. The Provider will submit the training itinerary and childcare staff sign in roster to the licensing office on or before 08/12/2024 to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diapering and prior to eatting breakfast]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor and Inter Agency Personnel observed video surveillance and childcare staff did not assist children with handwashing after their diapers or pull ups were changed and prior to them eating breakfast. The Provider will complete a Proper Handwashing Procedure training for childcare staff. The Provider will submit the training itinerary and childcare staff sign in roster to the licensing office on or before 08/12/2024 to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor and Inter Agency Personnel observed video surveillance and childcare staff changed several children's diapers and did not disinfect the changing table after each use. The Provider will complete a Proper Diapering Procedure training for childcare staff. The Provider will submit the training itinerary and childcare staff sign in roster to the licensing office on or before 08/12/2024 to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor and Inter Agency Personnel observed video surveillance and a book and toy were on the changing table. The Provider will complete a Proper Diapering Procedure training for childcare staff. The Provider will submit the training itinerary and childcare staff sign in roster to the licensing office on or before 08/12/2024 to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The children listed on the supplemental form have expired immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian on or before 04/22/2024 and submit to the licensing office via email.
Correction status
Due by April 22, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2023
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.5 Food Handling 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
Due by August 11, 2023
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D
Correction / follow-up note
2.5.3 Emergency Care Plans D. Based on the childs emergency care plan, provided by the parent/legal guardian or physician, and prior to caring for the child, child care personnel should implement measures for preventing exposure to specific allergen(s) to which the child is allergic and recognizing the symptoms of an allergic reaction. (A medication thats used on an "as needed" basis requiring a parent to provide additional documentation on an authorization form to describe symptoms on how and when the medication should be giving, was not found with the medication or within the childs file.) *******Technical assistance was given on ensuring medication forms are consistent and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 11, 2023
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-22
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Per Child Care Facility Handbook: Section 6.5, H 6.5 Medication H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. ***Any and all medications that have expired must be returned to the custodial parent and or discarded of in a timely manner.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17

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 describe the current process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation are inspected by a mechanic on schedule?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from November 2025 noted that a vehicle did not have the required annual mechanic inspection. Asking about current practices helps confirm that all transportation equipment is now consistently maintained and documented.
Context
The facility was required to complete the inspection and provide documentation to licensing by November 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that staff remain fully updated on each child's specific food allergies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate multiple instances where health and food-related protocols, including allergy management, required attention. This question helps families understand how the center currently tracks and communicates dietary needs to staff to keep children safe.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and verify that all required personnel documentation, such as annual training forms, is kept current for every staff member?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from various reports show that recordkeeping for both personnel files and field trip permissions has been an area of focus. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the administration ensures all administrative requirements are met.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about these methods helps parents understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's day and overall facility operations.
General question

Can you walk me through how you handle staff training and supervision to ensure that all safety and sanitation procedures are followed consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center trains and monitors its staff helps parents feel confident in the daily care provided. This question provides insight into the leadership's role in maintaining high standards across all classrooms.