Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.25
Beach Kids Learning Center
5 Hoffman Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
- License:
- C01SR0094
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 69
- 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Beach Kids Learning Center from January 9, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 5, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of February 5, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 2, 2026 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Gulf Breeze
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 8, 2025January 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 8, 2025January 5, 2026Inspection 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: 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
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Child care personnel will need to begin courses and sent training transcript to licensing on or 2/5/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 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
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five hour early literacy course. Child care personnel will need to complete course and send training transcript to licensing on or before 2/5/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Children did not have current DH form 680. Facility will provide licensing with current DH 680 form on or before 2/5/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child did not have a current DH 3040 on file at the facility. Facility will send a current DH 3040 to licensing on or before 2/5/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Introductory Child Care Training courses not started with the first 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- The provider did not have current immunization records for the children listed on the supplemental form. The provider will notify parents/guardians to obtain updated immunization records. The provider will notify licensing counselor to come back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [21] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While inspecting the second building licensing counselor observed the second teacher outside on her cell phone. The teacher went back inside the second building to meet ratio requirements. The Provider will ensure ratio requirements are maintained at all times.
- 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
- Supervision of children in the [one year old classroom ] group was inadequate in that [two teachers were in the one year old classroom when one teacher left the room to open the door for the licensing counselor.The teacher left in the classroom was asleep, therefore not meeting direct supervison requirements. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon entering the childcare facility licensing counselor observed the teacher in the one-year-old classroom asleep. The Provider called the teacher's name to awaken her. The Provider stated, prior to opening the door for the licensing counselor she was in the one-year-old classroom with the teacher, and she provided direct supervision and met the ratio requirement. The Provider will ensure childcare personnel are providing direct supervision while in ratio. Per DCF Handbook: Direct supervision means actively watching and directing childrens activities within the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the facility, and respond ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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
- Annual child abuse forms were not completed prior to inspection. All childcare personnel signed the forms at the time of inspection and compliant.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The children listed on the supplemental form have expired immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/09/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children listed on the supplemental form have expired student health records. The Provider will obtain current student health records from the parent/guardian and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/09/2023 via email. Friendly Reminder, Ensure parents complete their section of form DH 3040 of the student health form.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
How does the center ensure that staff members are always actively supervising children, especially during transitions or when someone needs to step away?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding direct supervision in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current practices in place to ensure children are always actively watched.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you maintain proper staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, even when teachers are taking breaks or handling other tasks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a time when staffing levels did not meet the required ratio. Asking this helps families understand the center's current process for maintaining consistent coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation up to date has been a recurring topic in recent reports. This question allows the provider to explain how they manage these administrative requirements to stay in compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track staff training requirements and ensure that all teachers complete their required professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for managing staff education and certification deadlines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is an important part of a collaborative relationship between families and the center.