Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.23
Kids Discovery 5
2800 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
- License:
- C01SR0095
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 248
- License expiration:
- April 21, 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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kids Discovery 5 from January 27, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved incident records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32563
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 3, 2025April 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility failed to share the accident or incident report with custodial parent/ legal guardian on the day the incident occurred. Child care personnel completed an accident/ incident report, but it was not signed by the parent or legal guardian on the day the incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel did not follow the facility's written discipline policies. The facility director reviewed the discipline policy with the child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left unattened in the outdoor play area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A child was left unattended in the outdoor play area, for an unspecified amount of time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [ school age ] group was inadequate in that [A child was left unsupervised in the classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A school age child was left unattended in the classroom, for an unspecified amount of time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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
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 walk me through the steps your team takes to ensure staff follow the facility's written discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies at that time. Asking about current training and oversight helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent application of these policies.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What specific procedures do you have in place to ensure children are always actively supervised while in the classroom or on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2025 show instances where children were left unattended in both classrooms and outdoor play areas. This question allows the director to explain the current supervision protocols used to keep children safe throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that parents are promptly notified and have the opportunity to sign off on accident or incident reports on the same day an event occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that an incident report was not shared or signed by a parent on the day the incident occurred. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center communicates important health and safety information.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a clean inspection followed later that same day.
Related violations
General question
How does your team handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any unexpected changes in a child's day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's experience. Understanding the center's standard approach to daily updates helps families know what to expect regarding information sharing.
General question
What kind of ongoing training or professional development do your staff members receive to support their work with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff development helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining high standards of care. This information provides insight into how the facility supports its team in providing a supportive environment for all children.