Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.33
Hamma and Bampa's TLC Recreation Center
502 Schneider Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
- License:
- C01OK0129
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 139
- 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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Hamma and Bampa's TLC Recreation Center from January 31, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Four later inspections, from April 22, 2025 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 8 local median in 32547
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 7, 2023April 8, 2024August 7, 2024March 19, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 8, 2024August 7, 2024March 19, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One-year-old playground was in complete disarray at time of inspection. Per provider one-year-olds have been using other playground areas. Playground at large had many tree limbs, branches, and twigs that came down during last weekend's storm. Provider will clean up litter, debris, and broken toys in one-year-old playground before using with children again. Provider will clean up storm debris. Provider will email pictures of cleaned-up one-year-old playground as well as the playground at large showing storm debris has been removed on or before 4/21/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Animals or birds kept as classroom pets were not caged. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Two dogs were freely roaming inside a classroom at time of inspection. Provider has set up a fenced area for the dogs and a picture is on file. Facility Handbook 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements C. Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Curren ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-15
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Potentially hazardous equipment and broken equipment was stored accessible to children. Provider will install fence and block off area with temporary barriers until fenced. Provider will email picture of temporary barriers or completed fence to licensing office on or before 9/6/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fall zones under stationary equipment were not maintained in that grass and weeds were growing in the area around the equipment and the ground was compacted. The provider will remove the grass and weeds and till the ground cover (sand) under the equipment and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 9/6/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Along the fence where the barn is there are many vines with thorns on them, accessible to children. Along the fence between the facility and the neighbors, on the side of the building where the pool is, there are remnants of trash that was ripped open. Trash should be picked up and vines should be removed from playground area no later than 4/26/24.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Along the fence between the facility and the neighbors, on the side of the building where the pool is, there is a spot in between two trees where fence has been pushed down to close to ground level. Fence should be repaired to at least 4 feet high no later than 4/26/24.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Two employees did not have a current annual physical examination on file. Both employees should update driver's physicals and director should email to counselor no later than 12/22/23.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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]
- Report comments
- There are three spots in the fencing around the playground that have been pushed down and could allow children to get out of the playground. All spots in the fencing should be fixed or replaced and director should email pictures to counselor no later than 12/22/23.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2023
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
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]
- Report comments
- There are two spots in the fencing on the right side of the playground that have been pushed down and could allow children to get out of the playground. Both spots in the fencing should be replaced. Counselor will verify compliance with an on-site reinspection around 5/5/23.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child was made to write sentences as a form of discipline. Staff reported this has been used as a form of discipline many times. This is not included in program's discipline policy. Management added "For school age children, additional forms of discipline may include writing sentences, forfeiture of field trips, suspension or expulsion." to discipline policy and emailed to counselor on 1/31/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food, rest and/or toileting. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per management, child was made to write sentences for falling asleep on the bus. Per Teacher, child was made to stand up when falling asleep waiting for parent pick up. Counselor advised that no form of discipline or punishment should be used as corrective action to rest. Per Section 2.6 Child Discipline: A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest , or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-05
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 your current policy regarding animals in the classroom and how you ensure they are kept in a way that is safe and comfortable for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2025 inspection noted an instance where animals were not properly caged in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for managing classroom pets.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the outdoor play areas to ensure that all fencing and equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding outdoor fencing and play area hazards have been noted in multiple reports over the past few years. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for outdoor play.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members, including drivers, maintain their required certifications and health screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 identified that some staff physical examinations were not up to date. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for monitoring staff requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain your approach to child discipline and how you ensure that all staff members follow policies that are supportive of children's needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 included a finding regarding the use of discipline associated with rest. This question helps parents understand the current training and guidance provided to staff regarding positive discipline.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for daily communication with families regarding their child's day and any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident in how the center shares information about daily activities and child well-being.