Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.23
Kids Discovery 2
2265 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
- License:
- C01OK0160
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 242
- License expiration:
- April 21, 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Kids Discovery 2 from January 13, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 3, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in Okaloosa County
Compared to 95 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Frozen food which had been previously opened was not labeled and dated. Facility resolved the issue by throwing the frozen food items.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The exhaust fan vents in room 300, 400, and school age rooms have an excessive build up of dust. The Provider will have the vents cleaned and maintained. The Provider will submit pictures of the cleaned exhaust fan vents to the licensing office on or before 09/04/2023 via email. Per DCF Handbook: B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The kitchen area had dead roaches on the floor and in the bottom cabinets. Per Provider the dead roaches are a result of pest control treating the facility on a weekly basis. The Provider will ensure the floor and cabinets are monitored and cleaned and the floor swept daily to remove dead roaches. The Provider swept the floor and vacuumed out the cabinets to remove roaches at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The Provider did not remove four employees after their resignation or termination within the allotted time and did add two employees to the Clearinghouse roster as required. The Provider updated the Clearinghouse roster at the time of inspection. The Provider will ensure the Clearinghouse roster is maintained. Per DCF Handbook: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required DCF training within the allotted time. The employee will complete all required training on or before 04/17/2023. Submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office by 04/17/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children listed on the supplemental form have expired immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian on or before 04/17/2023 and submit to the licensing office via email.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired 45 day provisional hire letters and have not received an Eligible status. Per Provider, all required out of state documents were sent to background screening to receive an Eligible status. The Provider emailed background screening at the time of inspection and initiated a resubmission for both employees. The Provider will submit Eligible background screening results to the licensing office prior to the employees resuming childcare duties.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 describe your current process for managing staff rosters in the state's background screening system to ensure all records stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the facility needed to update its employee roster in the clearinghouse. Asking about your current process helps parents understand how you maintain accurate personnel records.
- Context
- The facility updated the roster at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed their required background screening documentation before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted missing documentation for background screening. This question helps parents understand the steps you take to verify that all staff meet screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking and labeling food items in your kitchen to ensure everything is properly tracked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 mention a finding regarding the labeling of frozen food. Discussing your food safety routine helps parents understand how you manage kitchen inventory.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the cleanliness of your facility, particularly in areas like kitchen vents and floors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a need for cleaning in certain facility areas. This question helps parents understand your ongoing maintenance and sanitation practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all children's immunization records are kept current and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a need to update immunization records for some children. Asking about your tracking system helps parents understand how you manage these important health documents.
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