Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0.31
Childcare Network 132 - Farmer
1040 Farmer St, Crestview, FL 32539
- License:
- C01OK0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 146
- License expiration:
- November 30, 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
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Latest inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Childcare Network 132 - Farmer from February 27, 2023 through July 1, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 24, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from October 23, 2025 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 32539
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 1, 2024August 1, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Blankets were stored either on stacked cots, touching adjacent cots, or all piled together in laundry baskets between uses allowing exchange of germs between different children's blankets/cots. Facility Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Provider has advised teachers to have children fold their blankets and store them in cubbies, not touching, between uses.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Interviews confirmed the child obtained scratches on his neck while in childcare. The facility will complete an "Appropriate Interaction with Children" training with all childcare personnel. The provider will submit the training itinerary and employee sign in roster to the licensing office to verify compliance on or before 04/29/2025 via email. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments No comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Bambi Sealy 02/25/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Lesley King 02/25/2025
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 [climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Mulch under the climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds was not maintained at a depth of 6 inches. Provider will add mulch to meet the depth requirement and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 8/31/2024. CCF Handbook 3.12.D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone [...]. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Mulch under the climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds was not maintained at a depth of 6 inches. Provider will add mulch to meet the depth requirement and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 7/31/2024. CCF Handbook 3.12.D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone [...]. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. 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 zo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [One-Two year old] group was inadequate in that [a two year old child was left unsupervised in a classroom for 10 minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On Friday March 8th, 2024, [Child A] was left in a classroom unsupervised for 10 minutes. [Teacher A] and [Teacher B] transitioned out of the toddler 2 classroom to go across the hall and outside to the playground at 2:33 PM. A teacher in the classroom next door heard the child crying and notified management. [Management] opened the door at 2:43 and found [Child A] in the classroom unsupervised. Management returned [Child A] to her teachers outside.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- According to [Management] and [Teachers A & B], there was no incident report filled out regarding this situation and, as of counselor's on- site visit on 3/12/24, parents still had not been notified of the incident. [Management] was advised to call parents immediately to inform them of the incident. Accident/Incident report should be filled out, signed by parents, and emailed to counselor no later than 3/29/24.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
- Report comments
- At 2/27/23 routine inspection, facility received a violation for [Teacher A] working while she was not in compliance with required DCF training. On 3/24/23, violation was cleared when Director reported that this employee would not be on-site until training was passed. Employee was working on 6/9/23, when counselor was on-site for complaint inspection/interviews, and DCF training has not been completed. Employee should complete all required DCF training and Director should email counselor updated transcript no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Three busses had fire extinguishers that were tagged 10/2021. Director states that these extinguishers were checked when inside extinguishers were last re-tagged (4/2022). Director should have company update tags on these three extinguishers and email pictures to counselor no later than 3/17/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Report comments
- 4 employees did not begin training within 90 days of employment. These employees should begin training and director should email counselor updated transcripts no later than 3/17/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Report comments
- 2 employees who had not completed required DCF training when they left a previous facility, have not completed DCF 40 hour training and have worked in the childcare industry for longer than 15 months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two staff members have been working with expired provisional background screenings. These employees should not be on-site until eligible background screenings have been obtained. Once background screenings are eligible, please email to counselor.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
Could you describe the training and support your staff receives regarding positive interactions with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted a finding regarding staff interaction with children. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center supports positive and supportive caregiving.
- Context
- The facility completed the required training following the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures do you have in place to ensure children are always actively supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report identified a concern regarding child supervision. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols used to maintain constant oversight of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they start working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding related to background screening documentation. Asking about the verification process helps parents understand how the center manages personnel compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the playground surfaces to ensure they remain safe and resilient for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available reports show the topic of playground equipment maintenance appeared in more than one inspection during 2024. This question helps parents understand the routine care and monitoring the center performs for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that naptime materials are stored in a way that maintains hygiene and cleanliness for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection report included a finding regarding the storage of bedding. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center keeps naptime items sanitary.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations