Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.23
Kids Discovery 7
74 N John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
- License:
- C01OK0161
- 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:
- 282
- 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
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 12, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Kids Discovery 7 from January 11, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved staff training.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 9 local median in Okaloosa County
Compared to 95 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 29, 2023August 5, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 31, 2023November 7, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 29, 2023August 1, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. The teacher began her DCF training on-site during the inspection. Per DCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare indus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility had two children with expired immunization forms. DCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 7, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The teacher had her husband in the room with her while she was in ratio watching children. The licensing counselor informed the facility that any adult present in the care environment with children, including the teacher's husband, must be background screened and should also complete volunteer forms if they will remain in the classroom. Management corrected this on site with the licensing counselor. Background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually there after by all child care personnel. Two employee files had expired Child Abuse and neglect forms. Please email copies of the forms to the licensing office by 1/6/25
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required insurance coverage. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All vehicles have expired insurance and registration cards 6/30/2024 Two of the vehicles have current inspections and one of the vehicles expired 5/2023 Provider will provided a copy of the new insurance card to the licensing office via email on or before 8/15/2024 DCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider will provide a picture of mulch to the licensing office via email on or before 9/1/2024 Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends 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. 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, hard packed dirt, hay, grass, or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- According to staff interviews: [Child A] was running too fast and ran into another child pushing them down. [Teacher A] pushed [Child A] to the ground and asked him how he liked it. [Teacher A] admitted to [Management B] that he shoved [Child A]. [Management A] put [Teacher A] on admin leave pending investigation. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comment. Counselor Comments Prior to 5/2/24: If you have any questions please contact: The Department of Children and Families, Child Care Regulation, Attn: Kaitlyn Hollingsworth, 407 Racetrack Road NE Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. Cell Phone (850) 384-5193 or email Kaitlyn.hollingsworth@myflfamilies.com. After 5/2/24 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [three year old] group was inadequate in that [a three year old child was left, unsupervised, in Suite 350 for appx. 1-2 minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A 3 year old child was left unattended in Suite 350 for appx. 1-2 minutes before she was found and reunited with her class outside. Teachers are supposed to do name to face checks when going through each room while going outside. Teacher received additional coaching on proper name to face during transitions.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One bus did not have a current vehicle inspection on site during inspection. Director should email this inspection to counselor no later than 12/29/23. Counselor reviewed 1 vehicle inspection which was current through 7/11/24. Counselor reviewed vehicle insurance which is valid through 1/1/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One medication, which was unopened, was expired and not returned to parents. Director disposed of medication. 3 medications and their authorization forms were monitored.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Many new employees did not have employment history verification on file. Employment history checks should be completed for all new employees and emailed to counselor no later than 12/29/23.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- 7 employees need to be removed from the clearinghouse roster and 7 employees need to be added to the clearinghouse roster. Clearinghouse roster should be updated and director should email it to counselor no later than 12/29/23. Background screening was monitored for all current employees.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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]
- Report comments
- Room 450 and School Age bathroom vents had an excessive build up of dust on the exhaust fans. The Provider cleaned the bathroom vents at the time of inspection. 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Water bottles in three year, four year, and school age rooms were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Child care personnel added the children's last names to the water bottles at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that all adults present in the classroom have completed the required background screening?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that an unauthorized adult was found present in a classroom. Asking about this helps clarify how the center monitors who is allowed in the care environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all vehicles used for transport meet safety and insurance requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that documentation for vehicle insurance was missing. This question helps parents understand the current process for ensuring all transportation safety requirements are met.
- Context
- The correction was due by August 15, 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and support provided to staff regarding positive interactions with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report include a finding regarding inappropriate staff interaction with a child. Asking about training helps parents understand the center's current approach to professional conduct and child guidance.
- Context
- The issue was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for name-to-face checks during transitions to ensure no child is left unattended?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted an instance where a child was left unsupervised during a transition. This question helps parents learn about the current supervision protocols in place.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the mandated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 show that documentation for staff training was missing. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages staff compliance with training requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations