Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0
Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center
5470 Dogwood Dr, Milton, FL 32570
- License:
- C01SR0065
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 148
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.
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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center from February 9, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 2, 2026.
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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32570
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 17, 2025June 2, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 23, 2024October 1, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The employee listed on the supplemental sheet has not completed the 5-hour early literacy course. Employee will have the course completed by 7/2/26. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The facility does not have a current credentialed director. The facility will be put on a provisional license and has till 12/2/26 to become in compliance. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider did not complete an incident report when they were notified of an injury on a child that occurred at the childcare facility. The provider completed an internal incident review for the childcare personnel involved in the incident. The provider will ensure incident/accident reports are completed on the day the incident occurred and obtain a signature on the day the incident occurred. The provider will complete a training on writing incident and accident reports for all childcare personnel and submit to the licensing office on or before 03/25/2026 via email. Per DCF Handbook: Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
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 Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Interviews concluded the child was having behavior issues during nap time. Video surveillance concluded the childs mat was repositioned in an inappropriate manner and the blanket taken off her face which may have caused the marks on the child per management. The provider will complete a training on Handling Difficult Behaviors and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect for all childcare personnel. The provider will submit the training itinerary and sign in roster to the licensing office to verify compliance on or before 03/25/2026 via email. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments Corrective action due 03/25/2026. __________________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required In-Service training for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The employee will complete 10 hours of In-Service training and submit an In-Service training log and training certificates to the licensing office on or before 10/17/2025 via email to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director (driver) does not have current physical examination. Director will obtain a physical examination. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 2.5 Transportation 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 2.5.2 Corrective action: Director (driver) will get a physical for driving the bus, will send a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director did not have an up-to-date inspection form for the one vehicle they have in operation. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the childcare program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 17 A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility had ALL fire tags extinguishers expired 05/23. Director will contact the appropriate business to obtain current fire extinguisher tags. Per DCF HANDBOOK:3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drill has not been exucuted since 8/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director did not keep a current fire log. (8/24) was last drill. Will provide two drills next month. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Report comments
- Counselor could not fine an updated Vechcile Inspection form. (on the bus or bus binder). Owner is picking up the school bus 01/23/24, the owner will get the bus inspected and return before afternoon pick up.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
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
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 tell me about the training and support provided to staff regarding how they interact with children during challenging moments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 indicate a concern regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training helps clarify how the center supports positive guidance practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected and maintained by a mechanic?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where vehicle maintenance documentation was missing. This question helps parents understand the current oversight process for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay up-to-date with their required training and professional development certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from recent inspections show gaps in staff training and credential documentation. Asking about this helps families understand how the center tracks and manages staff requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident or injury occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding the documentation of an incident. Understanding the center's current reporting process helps parents feel confident in communication standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle emergency preparedness drills, and how often are these procedures reviewed with the staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2024 identified concerns regarding the documentation of fire drills and emergency equipment. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently maintains its safety routines.
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