Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.7
- Local median
- 0.06
Kids Discovery 6
5753 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583
- License:
- C01SR0096
- 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:
- 345
- 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Kids Discovery 6 from January 6, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
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
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 3
8 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32583
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 6%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 2, 2024November 6, 2025December 19, 2025April 15, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023April 6, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023April 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Inspector notes
- During investigation, a teacher informed licensing that they had a child writing their name as a form of discipline. This is not part of the facilities discipline policy. Provider reviewed the discipline policy with the teacher and had the teacher sign it, acknowledging the policy. Per DCF CCF Handbook section 2.8 B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- One employee (Listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed the 40 hour requirements. Employee will have the training complete by 05/06/2026. Provider will email licensing when training is complete. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two children had expired immunization records. (Names listed on supplemental sheet) Provider will obtain current records and send them via email to licensing by 5/06/2026. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel in the one-year-old classroom interacted inappropriately with the children by being too rough/aggressive with them. The childcare personnel pulled children up by one arm/hand and admitted to being rough with the children. Per DCF CCF Handbook: Section 8.2 C. Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments none Counselor Comments Inspection conducted by licensing specialist ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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]
- Report comments
- On 10/30/2025 a teacher was seen by a co-worker "popping" a three-year-old child on his mouth in the classroom. The teacher was terminated immediately. On 10/31/20225 a teacher was seen by two co-workers forcibly slamming a child into a chair in the two-year-old room. The teacher was terminated immediately. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments none Counselor Comments Inspection conducted by licensing specialist, Amy Turner. Please contact me if you have any questions, 850-384-5185. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Amy Turner 11/06/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Alicia James 11/06/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Two Year Old] group was inadequate in that [during transition a child was left unsupervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- While transitioning to an adjoining classroom a child was left unsupervised.
- 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Van has one seat belt that is broken. Second row behind the driver, next to the aisle. Counselor has pictures on request. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have Child Care Facility Handbook Pa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Outdoor play area was missing sand box covers(two). Wasp nest was discovered on the left wing of playground, on the wood at the top. Adult metal shovel was found on the left side of playground. (director removed the shovel at the time of inspection) Large plastic container lid was broken laying on side. Playground equipment on left side needs to be power washed. Counselor has pictures on request. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless porta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
- Interviews with childcare personnel confirm that child was hit on the hand by teacher B. Teacher B was terminated the day of the incident.
- 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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- Staff member put infant in crib with bib still around the neck. Second staff member removed the bib from around the infant's neck while still in the crib. Facility will retrain the staff on safe sleep and recommend to the director to inspect the bibs at the facility on a regular basis. Facility is having a staff professional day on June 7th,2024. At this time the director will retrain the staff on safe sleep. PER DCF handbook: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep C. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding bein ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- An open Red Bull and Ghost energy drink were on the cabinet within reach of children. The Provider will ensure personal drinks are not in an area not accessible to children. The drinks were removed and stored in the cabinet at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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
- The infants listed on the supplemental form bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The Provider will ensure bottles are labeled with the child's first and last name prior to being stored in the refrigerator. The Provider wrote the infant's last name on the bottles at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- 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
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required training within the allotted time after returning to the childcare industry. Per Provider the employee is scheduled to take the required exams. The Provider will send the employee's DCF training transcript to the licensing on or before 09/18/2023 to verify training requirements are in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 3-yr-old child was left on the playground without adult supervision for an estimated 1-10 minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 12/22/2022, Child A was inadvertently left on the playground by Staff A without adult supervision for an unknown length of time. According to witnesses, the length of time was somewhere between 1-10 minutes. The violation was corrected immediately when the child was found safe and unharmed by Staff B, and was brought back into the building upon discovery. Staff A was placed on leave and later terminated. Additionally, the facility has since developed and trained all staff on a Playground Transition Policy and Name to Face Process, as verified by documents received in the licensing office via email, 1/23/2023. Facility was compliant with supervision requirements during the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 explain the current training and oversight process you have in place to ensure all staff follow the center's discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection report show that a staff member did not follow the facility's written discipline policy. Asking about current oversight helps parents understand how the center ensures that all personnel consistently follow established guidance protocols.
- Context
- The issue noted in the April 2026 report was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to strengthen the daily supervision and interaction standards for staff working with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show multiple instances where personnel interactions or discipline methods were identified as needing improvement. This question allows the director to describe how they now monitor staff-child interactions to ensure they remain supportive and appropriate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on their required professional training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2026 indicate that some staff had not completed required training within the expected timeframes. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with staff education requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all children's health and immunization records are current and complete upon enrollment and throughout their time here?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 and 2026 show instances where immunization records were either expired or missing required documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and updates these essential health files.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding how the center shares information about daily operations helps parents feel more connected to their child's care environment.