Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.3
LSF McGriff Head Start
22 McGriff St NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0179
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- November 30, 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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for LSF McGriff Head Start from October 10, 2024 through June 25, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 25, 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- 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.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 16, 2025September 18, 2025Inspection 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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- Four Immunization Record form was not current (expired). The childcare 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 of the Immunization Guidelines-Fl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B
- Report comments
- The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-17
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
- Inspector notes
- Allegedly a child has bruises and marks that are unexplained and no documentation was given to the parent. The licensing counselor analyzed several hours of video footage. The child was seen descending the slide on the playground when several other children chose to come down the slide alongside her. It appears the child was kicked in the back by another child coming down the slide. After sliding down, the child approached the teacher to show her back. The teacher inspected the area and permitted the child to resume playing. The counselor received reports from the previous week regarding incident and accident reports, but there was none for that day on the playground. The tea ... [truncated]
- 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. The facility had gaps in the fence that posed hazards to the children. The director contacted the vice president of the facility to have this issue addressed by the next business day. Once the gaps are fixed, please send licensing a photo via email of fence completed by 25 July 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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
- Report comments
- Report not completed on the day of the incident Per DCF Section 6.3 & 6.4 A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
- Inspector notes
- A Teacher was observed repeatedly adjusting the child in his chair by pushing his seat in and standing behind him to prevent him from leaning back from the table. She physically pulled the child to stand up and walked him to the trash can, using her arms to guide his movements, and then returned him to the table. A short while later, when the child attempted to leave the eating area, the teacher grabbed his arm and led him back to the table. She used her body to assist him in cleaning his spot at the table, after which the child sat back down in his seat. The teacher repeatedly used her hands to turn him to face forward, pushed his chair in closer to the table, and stood behi ... [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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2,
- Correction / follow-up note
- DCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be changed immediately, and properly disposed. The teachers in the room were unable to provide accurate diaper change times for the child that day. They used a whiteboard to record observations but failed to include timestamps for the child's diaper changes. In response to this, management has replaced the whiteboard with daily paper sheets for parents and teachers to sign off on diapering. Additionally, the facility has added more staff to mentor and support the teachers in that room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-09
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 describe the current training or support provided to staff regarding appropriate ways to interact with children during challenging moments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted concerns regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center promotes positive guidance and supportive classroom environments.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all accident or incident reports are fully documented and shared with parents on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that documentation of incidents was a recurring topic in inspections during 2025. This question helps parents understand the center's current communication practices regarding child well-being.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 identified an issue with expired immunization forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes used to keep health records updated.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current schedule for conducting and documenting emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 indicated that emergency drill documentation was not fully maintained. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility prepares for and tracks safety procedures.
- Context
- The center was required to address this by December 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the outdoor play area is regularly inspected and maintained for safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection noted concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor fencing. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance practices for outdoor play spaces.
- Context
- The center was required to address this by July 2025.
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