Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.33
HIS KIDS PRESCHOOL
208 Crescent Dr, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- License:
- C01WA0017
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,105 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,105/mo
Median daily rate: $51.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Walton County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for HIS KIDS PRESCHOOL from March 2, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 18, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 19, 2026 through June 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 32435
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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: 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three children had expired Immunization records on file.Provider will obtain current Immunization records from parents and email copies to the licensing office on or before 3/18/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- One child had an expired physical on file.Provider will obtain current physical from parents and email a copy to the licensing office on or before 3/18/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Epi-Pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Epi-Pen was not in the original container that includes the prescription information. Provider will obtain the original container from the parent, take a picture of the prescription label, and email the picture to the licensing office on or before 12/8/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
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
- The director's Director Credential application has been submitted and is being processed at this time. The program is on a provisional license until the Director Credential is awarded.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- Two areas of fence were slightly damaged and the fence was no longer at ground level. Facility Handbook, Section 3.5, F [...]The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. Provider will have fence repaired and email a picture of the repaired fence to the licensing office on or before 4/7/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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
Could you walk me through the current process for ensuring all medication brought to the center is stored in its original container?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a finding regarding medication storage. This question helps clarify how the center maintains safety standards for all medical items on-site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking system for student health records and immunization certificates to ensure they remain up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 identified instances where student health and immunization records were not current. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure all fencing remains secure and at ground level?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2025 noted a finding regarding the maintenance of the outdoor fence. This question helps parents understand how the center performs routine facility checks to keep the play area secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members meet the necessary credentialing requirements for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection included a finding regarding director credentialing. This question allows the center to explain their current staffing and credentialing oversight practices.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.