Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.15
- Local median
- 0.23
St . Paul Methodist Preschool
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
- License:
- C01SR0071
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 1:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.
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 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for St . Paul Methodist Preschool from January 18, 2023 through April 21, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 6, 2023 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 6, 2023.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Nine later inspections, from October 13, 2023 through April 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32563
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.3
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
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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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not completed the five hour literacy course within the allotted time. The employee will complete the required literacy course on or before 10/06/2023. The Provider will submit the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email by 10/6/203 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child listed on the supplemental form has expired Benadryl and an expired Epi Pen. The Provider will return expired medications to the parent/guardian and obtain current medications if needed from the parent/guardian. The Provide will submit a signed parent note stating medications have been returned to the parent/guardian. Submit documentation to the licensing office on or before 02/20/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 process for ensuring that all medications kept at the center are current and properly managed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2023 noted that some medications were found to be expired. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks expiration dates and coordinates with families to keep supplies up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required professional training and literacy courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified an instance where documentation for a required staff literacy course was missing. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff credentials and ensuring all training records are up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with parents regarding their child's daily routines and needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular updates help families feel connected to the classroom experience and ensure that the provider remains aligned with each child's evolving needs.
General question
How do you support new staff members as they integrate into your team and learn the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center mentors and trains its team provides insight into how they maintain consistent care standards across the facility.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that classrooms remain organized and well-stocked throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A well-maintained environment supports smooth daily operations and helps teachers focus their attention on the children in their care.