Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.3
Grow With Us Learning Academy
648 Anchors St NW Unit 3A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0145
- 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, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 149
- License expiration:
- July 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 inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Grow With Us Learning Academy from March 13, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Child guidance 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate or posed a choking hazard. Counselor observed chips and cheese sticks in the two-year-old classrooms. Counselor observed grapes and chicken nuggets in the one-year-old classroom. Facility Director: Retrained staff on age-appropriate food or potential choking hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing structures ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ground cover under climbing structures was not maintained to a depth of 6 inches. Provider will replenish mulch to meet the 6inch requirement, take a picture of finished work, and email it to the licensing office on or before 8/7/24 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone [...]. 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, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Based on staff interviews, [Teacher B] witnessed [Teacher A] pull [Child A]s hair, and then pull [Child A] by her ankles to sit her in teachers lap. Incident was not witnessed by any other staff members and there is no video footage to support allegations. [Teacher A] did not confirm or deny the allegations. [Teacher A] was sent home immediately and was terminated from employment at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Management and parent of [Child A] state that verbal conversation was had the day of the incident but an accident/incident report was not filled out and signed by [Child A]s parent on the day of the incident. Once reporting requirements were reviewed, director wrote incident report and had [Child A]'s parent sign, on 11/16/2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- One employee with an industry start date of 11/17/2021 did not complete 40 hour training by their training deadline. Employee should complete all training and director should email counselor updated transcript no later than 3/31/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 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
Could you describe the training and oversight process you have in place to ensure that all staff members follow the facility's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted a concern regarding staff adherence to disciplinary policies. Asking about current training and oversight helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent and appropriate care for all children.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the 2023 incident was terminated from employment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that the food served to children is always age-appropriate and does not pose a choking hazard?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 identified a concern regarding the appropriateness of food served to children in certain classrooms. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for monitoring meal safety.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the playground equipment and the ground cover to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2024 noted that the ground cover under climbing structures required maintenance to meet safety standards. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps outdoor play areas in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and notifying parents when an accident or incident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted a finding regarding the documentation of an incident. Understanding the current reporting process helps parents feel confident that they will be informed promptly and accurately if an event occurs.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their required training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2023 noted a concern regarding the completion of training requirements for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for tracking and verifying staff training.
Related violations