Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.77
- Local median
- 0.3
Grow With Us Learning Academy IV
11 Tupelo Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0144
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- March 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Grow With Us Learning Academy IV from February 28, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 3, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2026March 12, 2026Inspection 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 a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The last inspection was done on 2/4/25. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Unless statutorily exempted, all child care 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 of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [18] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [18] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of 2 childcare personnel for 18 children is required. A ratio of 1 childcare personnel for 18 children was observed. Follow up inspection will be conducted on or before 3/12/26 to ensure proper ratio for VPK.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The crib bedding was not securely fitted, as the sheet was loose rather than tightly adhered to the mattress. Please use only tight-fitting sheets in cribs per DCF CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Please reach out to the local fire marshal to schedule an inspection of the facility. Once completed please send a copy to the licensing office by March 12, 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Frozen food was not labeled with date. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3Food may be frozen prior to the expiration date, but when thawed, it must be labeled with the date it was removed from the freezer and discarded within seven calendar days. Frozen food must be labeled by date and type noted below and stored according to the following table: Food Item: Bacon and sausage 1 to 2 months Casseroles 2 to 3 months Frozen dinner and entrees 3 to 4 months Ham, hot dogs, lunch meats 1 to 2 months Meat, uncooked 4 to 12 months Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4 months Meat, cooked 2 to 3 months Poultry, cooked 4 months Soups and stews 2 to 3 months The facility labeled and dated food on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The quantity of toys, equipment and/or furnishings suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The number of toys and age-appropriate equipment in two-year-old rooms was insufficient for the children in care. Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A childcare facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Once youve added more toys to these areas, please take some pictures and email them to the licensing office by March 26, 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-02
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The carpet transition strip in the three-four year old classroom has came up and hanging over onto the tiled floor. The Provider will have the carpet transition strip repaired on or before 03/28/2023. Submit pictures of the repaired flooring to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Seven bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The Provider labeled the bottles at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 [green spinning toy] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Provider needs to add resilient surface under the green spinning toy to meet fall zone requirements. The Provider will send pictures to the licensing office to verify additional resilient surface has been added to meet fall zone requirements by 03/28/2023 via email. Per DCF Handbook: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. 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, shr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required training within the allotted time. The employee will complete all required training on or before 03/28/2023. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 describe the current process for ensuring that cribs are set up according to safe sleep standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a concern regarding the use of loose bedding in a crib. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains safe sleep environments for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage staff-to-child ratios throughout the day to ensure every classroom is properly supervised?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 identified a temporary instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current staffing practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required safety inspections, such as fire safety checks, remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2026 show that the facility had repeated findings regarding the need for a current annual fire safety inspection. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain these regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you determine the amount and variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment available in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 noted that the quantity of equipment was insufficient for the number of children in a specific classroom. This question helps parents learn about the center's process for maintaining adequate resources for developmental activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking and documenting food storage to ensure everything is properly labeled and fresh?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted a finding regarding the labeling of frozen food. Asking about current food safety routines helps parents understand how the facility manages meal preparation and storage.
Related violations