Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.3
Childcare Network 142 - Jet
108 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0091
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- 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:
- 215
- License expiration:
- January 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.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Childcare Network 142 - Jet from January 17, 2023 through May 22, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 28, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 11, 2024January 6, 2025April 30, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025April 30, 2025December 22, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 22, 2025April 28, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 6, 2024April 30, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 11, 2024January 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Please call to get new tags for extinguishers on or before 5/28/26.Once completed send pictures via email to the licensing office. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The outdoor playgrounds and areas surrounding the buses are currently cluttered with trash and discarded toys outside the fences. It is essential to clean these spaces by removing all broken toys, rugs, and litter, as they may pose health risks to both children and staff, including potential rodent infestations. Once the cleanup is complete, please email photographs of the cleaned areas to the licensing office by January 22, 2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be insp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The ceiling tiles in the threes/fours room have developed water stains and need to be replaced. Once the replacement is complete, please email pictures to the licensing office by January 22, 2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The VPK room has a toilet that is currently out of order and does not flush. It is crucial to address this issue before or by January 22, 2026, due to the large number of children using the facility. At present, there is only one functioning toilet available in the VPK room. Once the repairs are completed, please ensure that pictures are submitted to the licensing office. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. A fire inspection was conducted on August 7, 2024, with the next inspection due by August 7, 2025. However, the facility completed another fire inspection on December 11, 2025. The facility is pending reinspection 1/12/26 due to a failed inspection on December 11,2025. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The facility has droppings beside food storage from possible rodents. The center should have the area inspected by professional and clean the area. Please send ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [after eating lunch.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- DCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Childcare personnel did not wash their hands after eating lunch.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF handbook Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Several tiles in the facility have water stains and damage. The tiles need to be replaced, and pictures sent to licensing via email by 2/6/25.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [ lack of labels and expired dates on food packaging ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF handbook 25-17 Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, E Several items in the kitchen fridge were not in their original containers and did not have dates indicating when they were opened. Staff labeled and disposed of these items while the counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook under Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 completed within 12 months of the date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a course completion certificate, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses is available on the Department website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF handbook The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the an individual has received a child care-eligible result and has been hired at the facility.Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Three staff members were not removed from the Clearinghouse roster. Please remove those staff members and add new staff to the roster by 2/6/25, and send a copy to the licensing office via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider should fill in gaps for fence, and take a picture to send via email to licensing office no later than 9/20/2024 F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, E
- Report comments
- Multiple items in the kitchen fridge were not in original container and did not have date that items were opened. Staff labeled/threw out items while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-17
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
- One employee with a start date of 9/12/23 has not begun DCF training. Employee should begin training and director should email counselor transcript no later than 2/2/24. Training was monitored for 5 new employees.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 12 employees had expired child abuse and neglect forms in their files. Director should email updated child abuse and neglect forms to counselor no later than 2/2/24. 20 personnel files were monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 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
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 walk me through the current handwashing procedures for staff, especially after meal times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection noted an instance where staff did not follow handwashing protocols after lunch. Asking about this helps clarify how the center ensures hygiene standards are consistently met by all personnel.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members are properly listed in the state's background screening clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 identified that some staff records were not updated in the clearinghouse roster. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining accurate staff screening documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure outdoor play areas remain secure and free of any gaps in the fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fencing maintenance has been a repeated topic of concern over the past few years. Learning about the daily inspection routine for outdoor areas provides insight into how the facility keeps these spaces secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for maintaining fire safety equipment and ensuring all required inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that emergency preparedness, specifically regarding fire safety documentation and equipment, has been noted in multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages these important safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle daily facility maintenance to ensure that play areas and restrooms remain in good repair and clean?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records show that facility cleanliness and maintenance have been noted as areas for improvement across several recent inspections. Asking about the daily maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center prioritizes a clean and functional environment.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
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