Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.23
Cradles To Crayons Learning Center, Inc.
5800 Washington Ave, Baker, FL 32531
- License:
- C01OK0168
- 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:
- 66
- License expiration:
- October 6, 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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Cradles To Crayons Learning Center, Inc. from August 8, 2024 through April 24, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 22, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 16, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through April 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in Okaloosa County
Compared to 95 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 11, 2025December 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing office received pictures showing rodent feces throughout the building, hole in the floor where rodents are entering and exiting the building and baseboards missing in two classrooms. Per Provider the flooring in one of the classrooms had to be repaired. When sub flooring was pulled up the rodent problem started. The floor has been repaired, hole closed and baseboards put back on. Staff came in early every morning to clean and wipe down everything before the children arrived. An exterminator has been out two times to set bait to eliminate the rodents. The Provider will submit the exterminator/pest control invoice with the service plan to the licensing office on or be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Even though security protocols were in place a two-year-old child was able to exit the building via two doors that were supposed to be locked, but were not secured, two additional doors that are always unsecured, as well as a broken porch gate that was missing a lock. Provider will write up a staff memo outlining supervision and security protocols ensuring that staff are familiar with what must be done without fail to keep the children safe at all times. This staff memo will be signed by each staff member after reading, and one copy will be given to staff, while another will be kept in each staff member's personnel file. Provider will also send a friendly reminder to parents ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The lock on the porch gate in front of the building has been broken for months. A child was able to leave the facility and exit into the parking lot without adult supervision due to the broken lock. Provider will fix the broken lock on the porch gate and email a picture of the repaired lock/gate to the licensing office on or before 5/26/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
Can you walk me through the current protocols in place to ensure children are always supervised and that all facility exits remain secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted a concern regarding child supervision and the security of facility exits. Asking about current protocols helps parents understand the steps taken to maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for routine facility maintenance and pest control to ensure the building remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation and facility maintenance concerns were noted in multiple inspection reports between 2025 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the ongoing maintenance schedule and preventative measures currently in place.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/24/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are any updates or changes regarding facility maintenance or building improvements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about the environment where their children spend their day. Understanding how the center shares facility updates provides insight into their transparency and parent-engagement practices.
General question
What training do staff members receive regarding safety and security procedures for the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ongoing staff training is essential for maintaining a secure and well-monitored environment. Learning about the training process helps parents feel confident in the team's ability to follow established safety protocols.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine for cleaning and sanitizing the classrooms and common areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent cleaning routines are important for maintaining a healthy space for children. Asking about these practices helps parents understand the center's commitment to daily hygiene and facility upkeep.