Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.23
Gulf Coast ABLE Academy, Inc
7552 Navarre Pkwy Unit 12, Navarre, FL 32566
- License:
- C01SR0107
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 22
- License expiration:
- December 1, 2026
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 inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Gulf Coast ABLE Academy, Inc from November 26, 2024 through June 22, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 4, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from March 25, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32566
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.36
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 11, 2025March 4, 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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[did not complete monthly fire drill for January and February. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include a monthly record of monthly fire drill for January and February. Provider will complete and annotate a fire drill and send to licensing on or before April 4, 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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
- Child care personnel had not begun training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Facility will send an updated transcript showing child care personnel has begun training on or before April 4, 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 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
- Facility did not have documentation to show completion of Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment. Provider will send completed training transcript to licensing on or before August 11, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
Could you walk me through your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspection reports identified instances where documentation for staff training and emergency preparedness drills was incomplete. Asking about current tracking processes helps parents understand how the center manages these administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of your monthly fire drill schedule to ensure every month is documented as required?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that fire drill records were missing for certain months. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining consistent safety documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to streamline how you verify and upload staff training credentials into the state registry?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in recent reports. Discussing this helps families understand the center's current approach to keeping staff certifications up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and ensures they are informed about the curriculum.
General question
What is your process for orienting new staff members to your center's specific policies and safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process for new employees provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards and prepares staff for their responsibilities.