School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
82
License expiration:
August 14, 2026
Typical cost: $1,061 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,061/mo
Median daily rate: $48.96 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Wakulla 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 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Dreams Day Care Center Inc from February 10, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
14
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
9
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
5
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32327
Compared to 13 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.64
Local median
0.82
0.64This provider
0.82Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
14%
Local median
15%
14%This provider
15%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
29%
Local median
35%
29%This provider
35%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.38
0This provider
0.38Local average
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.
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS observed an area of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A. A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. (Page 20 LS ob ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 30, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS observed (2) Children were left in highchairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF handbook, section 2.4.4, Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in highchairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the highchair. LS observed (2) infants sleeping in confining devices with blankets. Corrected at time of inspection. LS gave technical assistance and teache ... [truncated]
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Child on supplemental had a expired immunization on file. Corrective action needed.
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Staff on supplemental did not have screening documents in file. Director printed results and filed in staff folder.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Correction / follow-up note
Staff on supplemental did not have employment history verification on file. Corrective action needed.
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
Report comments
Staff on supplemental did not sign Good moral character during initial screening. Staff signed document at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Correction / follow-up note
Clearing house roster was not up-to-date. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [pre -service was not completed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Staff did not complete pre-service training within 90 days of hire. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
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
Immunization forms were expired in children's file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
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 current procedures for ensuring infants are placed in cribs without any extra items that might pose a risk?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that infants were observed in cribs with items that could pose a risk. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep practices for infants.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members have their required background screening documentation and employment history on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2024 identified missing background screening and employment history documentation for some personnel. This question allows the director to explain the current system for keeping these records updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting daily safety checks of the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from June 2026 mention that an area of the facility was not in good repair. Asking about daily safety logs helps parents understand how the center proactively identifies and addresses maintenance needs.
Context
Correction is due by July 30, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from April 2024 indicate that some immunization forms on file were expired. This question helps parents understand the center's process for monitoring health records to keep them up to date.
Related violations
General question
What kind of ongoing training or professional development do your staff members receive throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Inquiring about staff training helps parents understand the center's commitment to professional development and how they ensure caregivers are prepared to meet the needs of children.