Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.3
The Creative Play School
11 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0104
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 139
- License expiration:
- April 30, 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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Creative Play School from April 5, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of January 8, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through April 2, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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. CCF 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. Please have fire extinguishers tagged. Once completed please send pictures to the licensing office via email by 1/8/26. Director did call to try to get this scheduled during inspection. The fire inspector requested she call back later in the day to schedule.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Report comments
- There was twelve plastic containers of cut up oranges in the refrigerator without a date on them. The Provider added the date to the containers at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
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
- The employee listed on the supplemental did not start their DCF training within the required time. The employee started their training after the 90 day requirement on 12/04/2023. Per DCF Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, stays serviced and properly tagged?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection show that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance was missing at that time.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the kitchen staff take to ensure all food items are properly labeled and dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that some perishable food items in the refrigerator were missing date labels.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage training timelines for new staff members to ensure they meet all requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2023 indicate a finding regarding documentation for staff training timelines.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident about the daily care and consistency their children receive.
General question
What is your approach to supporting new children as they transition into your care for the first time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the transition process provides insight into how the staff builds relationships with children and helps them feel comfortable in a new environment.