Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.92
- Local median
- 0.05
A Touch Of Love Children's Center
3762 Gardenview St, Milton, FL 32571
- License:
- C01SR0092
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 232
- License expiration:
- September 29, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for A Touch Of Love Children's Center from January 26, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved incident records.
Supervision 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
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 4
9 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32571
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 5%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.33
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 14, 2025August 21, 2025January 14, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 30, 2024June 12, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 14, 2026April 29, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 3, 2026June 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider could not provide the incident reports for a child in the one-year-old room from the last 5 months. From now on provider will have teachers document in ProCare when they write a report so that she will have a log when reports are written. Provider will make copies of each report so that parents can have a copy as well. Provider will keep all reports in a file in office for easy access, if needed. Per DCF CCF Handbook Section 6.4: D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 12 children had expired immunization record. (Names listed on supplemental form) Per DCF CCF 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," Provider will send updated records to licensing via email by 5/29/26. Provider will not allow the children back at the facility until records are updated.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 9 children had expired student health forms. (Names listed on supplemental sheet) Per DCF CCF Handbook section 7.2: The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, Provider will have updated student health forms to licensing via email by 5/29/26. Provider will not allow the children back to the facility until updated records are obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- 15 employees did not have a current child abuse reporting form in their file. Per DCF CCF handbook section 7.4: C. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All employees signed the forms at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Report comments
- On 2/26/26 a two-year-old was left on the playground. The provider did not complete incident form on the day the incident happened. Incident form was completed and signed by parent on 03/04/26. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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.
- 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: 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
- All bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's first and last names. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, childcare personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Provider labeled bottles at the time of the inspection.
- 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
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two employees (names listed on supplemental sheet) have not begun the introductory training within 90 days of their employment. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training "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." Employees will have the training started by 2/16/26. Provider will send transcripts via email to license specialist by 2/16/26.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- One employee (Listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed literacy training within a year of employment. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training "Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following:" Em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not have a current fire inspection from 8/12/24-8/21/25. Facility had a fire inspection during the time of licensing inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in July 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility did not conduct a fire drill in the month of July 2025. Provider will conduct two drills in August in order to be in compliance. Provider will send fire drill log via email to license specialist by 9/4/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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. Facility is currently on a provisional license and will need to have a credentialed director by 1/26/26.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Director certificate expired 12/27/24. PER DCF HANDBOOK :4.7.2 Director Credential Renewal A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all required documentation, may be submitted to the Department for review and issuance of a Florida Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Only one staff member was working that had CPR requirements. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Only one staff member was working that had CPR requirements.PER DCF HANDBOOK: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Counselor will revisit facility after 6/26/24, to check on out side surface area.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Outside surface still not incompliance. 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [outside stationary equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet 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. Provider has until May 23,2024 to provide appropriate fall zone coverage per DCF Handbook. Counselor will revisit facility when it is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A platform used by children was not, safely constructed with an impermeable surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The flooring around one of the Boys room Bathroom toilets, the linoleum is missing exposing the floor underneath. Technique Advice was given in the past. Flooring still not fixed/maintain according to the Handbook Section 3.7,A On the day of inspection. I have given Facility/Provider 30 days 06/24/2023 to bring the flooring to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [28] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [28] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, there were 30 children in care in the group that was using the large back playground. The children in this group were 4 yr olds - school age, with the majority being school age. A ratio of 25 children to 1 staff member was required for this age group. One teacher brought some children inside the building to use the bathroom, and was sending them back outside as soon as they finished. At one point, all but 2 of the children had returned to the playground with the one teacher who was standing on the porch, and the ratio on the playground was 1:28 for about 5 minutes, as observed by the licensing agent and other Department staff. Ratio was restored when th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [the attending teacher was on the phone on a covered porch and not patrolling the playground to watch the children in her care, including an area behind equipment 75 feet away], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 4/10/2023, Teacher A was solely responsible for a group of children on the large, back playground. Rather than actively supervising the children, patrolling the playground and monitoring the play and activities, Teacher A was observed to be under the covered porch by the building and on her phone. Later that night, it was discovered that Child A had been attacked by Children B and C behind the colorful, big climbing equipment, located about 75 feet from the covered porch area. The attack was extremely aggressive in nature and resulted in physical and emotional damage to the child. Because Teacher A was not actively supervising the children, she was not aware of the inciden ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [only pizza was served for lunch in the one year, two-three year and four year old classrooms. Pizza provided in the one year old classroom was not cut up into 1/4 inch or smaller. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Provider will ensure all required food groups are provided during breakfast, lunch, and snack. The Provider will ensure food provided by the childcare facility and food brought from home meets food requirements for childcare. Per Provider, food requirements are printed and posted on the cabinet. The Provider will discuss food requirements with all childcare personnel. Licensing counselor emailed Food Safety handout to the Director. Per DCF Handbook: B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed a child in the three year old class eating a whole hotdog and bun during lunch. Licensing counselor discussed food requirements with childcare personnel. Childcare personnel cut the hotdog into pieces for the child during the inspection. Per DCF Handbook: C. Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child, child care personnel or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease was not removed from the facility or placed in isolation. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Two childcare personnel had confirmed cases of conjunctivitis while working with children and did not isolate per medical recommendations of onset. Per childcare personnel antibiotics have been started to resolve the issue. Per DCF Handbook: B. Any child, child care personnel, or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease must be removed from the program or placed in an isolation area until removed. Such person may not return without medical authorization, or until the signs and symptoms of the disease are no longer present. If the local health department official or primary health care provider suspects that a child or child care perso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-01
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 is your current process for maintaining and tracking incident reports to ensure they are available when needed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from June 2026 noted that the facility could not provide certain incident reports as required. Asking about the current tracking process helps clarify how the center now ensures documentation is properly maintained and accessible.
- Context
- The incident report documentation issue was noted as corrected at the time of the June 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all children's health and immunization records stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that health and immunization record updates have been a recurring topic in recent reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for monitoring document expiration dates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members are current on their required training and professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records indicate that staff training and director credential documentation have been noted in multiple reports. Understanding the center's current approach to tracking staff development helps clarify how they maintain compliance with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all items brought from home, such as bottles or food containers, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that some items brought from home were not labeled as required. Asking about the current practice for labeling items helps parents understand how the center manages daily routines for infants.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the January 2026 inspection.
Related violations
General question
Could you describe your daily communication routine with parents regarding their child's activities and any incidents that occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's day. Learning about the center's specific methods for sharing updates helps parents feel confident in the transparency and flow of information.