Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.52
Jacob's Ladder Preschool
200 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541
- License:
- C01OK0027
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Okaloosa County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
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Latest inspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Jacob's Ladder Preschool from March 7, 2023 through February 17, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 16, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 18, 2024.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Seven later inspections, from March 29, 2024 through February 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32541
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.89
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023February 16, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 has not completed the required 40 hour training within the required time. The employee will complete Part 2 of the DCF training on or before 03/18/2024. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [the transcript was not provided by the employee]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5
- Inspector notes
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not have a DCF transcript in their personnel file. Licensing counselor emailed the employee's DCF training transcript to the Provider at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form returned to the childcare industry and did not complete the required training within the allotted time. The employee will complete all required on or before 08/21/2023. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance by 08/21/2023. Per DCF Handbook: In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired child abuse and neglect forms. The Provider will have employees sign new child abuse and neglect forms and submit to the licensing office via email on or before 08/21/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Report comments
- The employee listed on the supplemental form started working 05/30/2023 with children before obtaining an Eligible background screening status. The Provider will ensure new employees do not start work without a 45 day provisional hire letter or an Eligible background screening. The Provider obtained an Eligible background screening for the employee on 06/23/2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 all new staff members have their background screening status confirmed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where an employee began working before their background screening status was fully documented. This question helps parents understand the current process for verifying staff eligibility prior to their start date.
- Context
- The provider obtained the required screening shortly after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team track staff training progress to ensure everyone completes their required coursework on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring and verifying that all personnel meet their training requirements.
- Context
- The facility has had several clean inspections since the most recent training-related finding in early 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how the center maintains and updates personnel files to ensure all required forms are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified that some personnel records were missing updated annual forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to keep staff documentation organized and up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there are changes in the classroom staffing or daily routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding staffing and daily operations helps families feel more connected to the classroom environment. Understanding how the center shares this information supports a collaborative relationship between parents and the provider.
General question
How do you support new teachers as they integrate into the classroom to ensure they are familiar with all center policies and procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding and mentorship process for new staff provides insight into how the center maintains consistency and quality of care. This helps parents understand the support structure in place for the educators who work with their children.