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Magical Forest Academy

45 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St, Bunnell, FL 32110

License:
C07FL0077
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
67
License expiration:
May 23, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083 - $1,278/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 - $59.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Flagler County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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 inspectionApril 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 21, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Magical Forest Academy from May 23, 2023 through April 21, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2025 and involved health or food records.

Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Four later inspections, from April 10, 2025 through April 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32110

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.23

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.

View official 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
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed water bottles missing the full first and last name label in the two/three-year-old classroom. The teacher immediately labeled the bottles correctly, putting this facility into compliance. The Child Care Facility handbook states: 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. 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
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Inspector notes
One staff person did not complete her safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. Director stated the employee will complete the training by August 18, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All childcare personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 da ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 18, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
Inspector notes
Two expired medications were not discarded or returned to the legal guardian/parent. Director stated the medications would be returned today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 6.5 Medication Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The childcare program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 18, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17

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 current process for managing and storing medications brought from home?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted that expired medications were not properly discarded or returned to parents. This question helps clarify how the center ensures that all medications are current and handled according to safety protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your system for ensuring that all personal items, such as water bottles or cups, are clearly labeled for each child throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that some items were found without proper identification. Asking about this helps parents understand how the staff maintains organization and prevents mix-ups with personal belongings.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and verify that all new staff members complete their required health and safety training shortly after they are hired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2023 identified a gap in documented training for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for ensuring all personnel meet mandatory training requirements.
Related violations
General question

What is the daily routine for transitions between activities, and how do you maintain supervision during those times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center manages movement between classrooms or outdoor play helps parents feel confident about the consistency of supervision throughout the day.
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding their child's daily experiences or any updates to center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and the facility. This question helps parents understand the methods used to share important information and daily updates.