Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.74
- Local median
- 0
Pam's Lighthouse Learning Center Inc
1209 47th St, Niceville, FL 32578
- License:
- C01OK0060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
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.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Pam's Lighthouse Learning Center Inc from March 29, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 18, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32578
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 5%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.91
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 7, 2023April 8, 2026May 14, 2026June 18, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 7, 2023April 11, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- 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. Please complete training on or by 7/18/26. Once completed email a copy to the licensing office. Per DCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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 fiv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- 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. Please complete training by 6/14/26 DCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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 comple ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- 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. Please complete training by 5/8/26. DCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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 comple ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and climbing equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- DCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. Please add at least six inches of sand to these areas. Once this is compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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: 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 [January, February, March.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider states that fire/emergency drills were conducted in January and February but were not documented on the fire drill log. Provider states there was not a drill completed during the month of March. Drills should be completed for January, February and March, documented on fire drill log, and log should be emailed to counselor no later than 4/26/24. Fire extinguishers tagged 7/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 children did not have current immunization record in their file. Director should email updated immunizations to counselor no later than 5/3/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 children did not have current health physical in their file. Director should email updated health physicals to counselor no later than 5/3/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- 5 employees did not have current child abuse and neglect forms in their files. Director should email updated child abuse and neglect forms to counselor no later than 5/3/24. 9 personnel files were monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one year old and 15 three-four year] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [3 one year old and 8 three-four year olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The one year old teacher and three- four years old teachers were not in their classrooms to meet ratio requirements. The Provider will ensure ratio requirements are maintained at all times. The teachers returned to their classrooms at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one year and three-four classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teachers left the classroom therefore leaving children unattended]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The teacher in the one year old classroom left her classroom unattended to assist the infant teacher outside to bring infants back into the building. The three- four year old teacher left her class unattended. The teachers returned to their classrooms at the time of inspection. Supervision requirements discussed with childcare personnel and the Director at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: Direct supervision means actively watching and directing childrens activities within the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care. B. Child care personnel must be a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 [during the month of November]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A fire drill was not conducted during the month of November. The Provider will conduct a make up drill for the month of November in addition to conducting a December fire drill or emergency preparedness drill. The Provider will submit the completed fire drill log to the licensing office on or before 12/22/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 01/08/2024. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Three children did not have current immunization records on file. Director should email provider updated immunization records by 4/21/23.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two children did not have current health physicals on file. Director should email provider updated health physicals by 4/21/23.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
Can you tell me about the steps you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report show a past instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision and staffing levels to ensure compliance.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all children are actively supervised at all times, especially during transitions or when staff need to step away?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report documented a past concern regarding the supervision of children when staff left the classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place to maintain active supervision.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure all teachers remain up to date on their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in multiple reports. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet their required qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for scheduling and documenting emergency drills to ensure they are completed consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and drill documentation appeared as a topic in more than one report. This question helps parents understand the current system for maintaining these safety routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining outdoor play areas and ensuring that safety surfaces are always in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection report noted a concern regarding the maintenance of protective surfaces under playground equipment. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas safe.
Related violations