Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.23
Holt Academy
422 Highway 90 W, Holt, FL 32564
- License:
- C01OK0110
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 112
- 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 inspectionMarch 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Holt Academy from January 10, 2023 through March 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 18, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from August 11, 2025 through March 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 9 local median in Okaloosa County
Compared to 95 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.52
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 3 recorded violations.
November 25, 2024July 17, 2025Inspection 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Back fence in the School Age Playground had 6 inches of leaf build up in the area close to the Preschool Playground, causing the fence to be less than 4 feet in height. Provider will remove leaf build up and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 8/18/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Throughout the center water bottles brought from home were not appropriately labeled (Fours/Fives 6 unlabeled bottles; SA 3 unlabeled bottles, 5 bottles with first name only; Twos/Threes 3 bottles labeled with first name only, 1 bottle not labeled). Provider will remind parents and staff that bottles brought from home need to be labeled with both the child's first and last name. Provider will take pictures of water bottle storage in all classrooms showing proper labeling and email them to the licensing office on or before 8/18/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing/sliding structures and dome climbers in both the School Age and the Preschool Playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Ground cover under anchored playground equipment needs to be a minimum of 6 inches deep. The ground cover under the climbing/sliding structures and dome climbers in both the School Age and the Preschool playgrounds was on average 3 inches deep, with areas at the bottom of the slides with even less depth. It is suggested that provider make monitoring the depth of the fall surface at least a monthly checklist item to ensure ground cover erosion is detected and remedied immediately when it occurs. Tilling the compacted sand at scheduled intervals may also help avoid the fall surface from getting too thin. Provider will take action to restore the minimum 6-inch depth of the fall ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [preschool playground climbing structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fall zone under climbing structure in preschool playground was no longer at a depth of 6" during inspection. Provider will till sand under structure and add sand if needed to restore 6" depth of resilient surface and send a picture of completed work by email to the licensing office on or before 12/20/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two children laying in cribs on boppy pillows. Teacher took children out of cribs while counselor was in the room. Management discussed suffocation hazards with teacher while counselor was on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Lockdown and inclement weather drills were not conducted/documented during the 22-23 licensing year. Provider should conduct one of each emergency preparedness drill, document and email to counselor no later than 4/14/23. Fire drill was observed. Fire drill log was retained for licensing file. Fire extinguishers were tagged 8/2022.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 explain the current process for ensuring that infants are placed in their cribs without any extra items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding items in cribs with infants. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe sleep environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team monitor the playground surface depth and fence conditions to ensure they stay within safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintenance of outdoor equipment and fencing has been noted in multiple inspections. This question allows the center to share how they now manage routine checks and upkeep for these areas.
- Context
- A later inspection on 3/26/2026 did not show these issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for labeling items brought from home, such as water bottles, to ensure they are clearly identified?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 mention that some items from home were not fully labeled. Asking about the current policy helps parents understand how the staff keeps track of personal belongings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are emergency preparedness drills, such as lockdown or weather drills, scheduled and documented throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection report noted that certain emergency drills were not documented at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency readiness.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps parents informed helps ensure consistent care and clear communication between home and the classroom.