Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.07
- Local median
- 0.5
Preschool Playhouse Of NWFL Inc
2543 Johnson Dr, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
- License:
- C14BA0042
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 67
- License expiration:
- May 12, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,174 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,174/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Bay 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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Preschool Playhouse Of NWFL Inc from March 30, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 7 local median in Bay County
Compared to 86 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.85
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025October 13, 2025December 11, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 11, 2025April 7, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 29, 2024August 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Cups brought from home were not labeled with the childs first and last name. Provider corrected this by writing the childs first and last name on the cups brought from home at the time of inspection.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Shot records were expired at time of inspection. Provider corrected the violation by emailing the up dated shot records before this inspection was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [2 infants were sleeping in an adjoining classroom and were not in direct supervison of staff.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that 2 infants were sleeping in an adjoining classroom while the teacher was on the other side sitting with 2 other infants, and not in direct supervision of the sleeping infants as required at all times. T/A: Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed an infant and a toddler laying down drinking from a bottle they were holding. T/A: Meal time Supervision During feeding times, children must be individually fed and provided their own tableware. Children must be supervised appropriately for their ages and developmental abilities, to monitor the size of food and that children are eating accordingly. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Corrected: Staff member removed the bottle from the infant and the toddler while they were laying down during naptime or feeding.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that two bottles brought from home were not labeled with the child's first or last name. Food Handling T/A: 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. Corrected during the inspection, staff had bottles labeled.
- 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [nursery] group was inadequate in that [staff abruptly left the classroom when she became sick]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff had to exit the classroom abruptly due to feeling sick to her stomach. Another staff returned to the room quickly.
- 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
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that a staff member had not completed the literacy training requirement. T/A: Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint investigation, counselor observed video that showed inappropriate interaction that was aggressive in nature from staff member. T/A: Child Safety Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards is section 402.301- .319, F.S., and will support imposition of a sanction, as provided in Section 402.310, F.S. Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Section 402.301-.319, F.S. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, saf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that an infant not developmentally ready to sit in an age-appropriate chair with good head control was being bottle fed from a bouncy chair. T/A: Meal time Supervision During feeding times, children must be individually fed and provided their own tableware. Children must be supervised appropriately for their ages and developmental abilities, to monitor the size of food and that children are eating accordingly. 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 high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that in the infant/1 year old classroom, electronic media (tablet)was being used by a 1- year-old. T/A: Planned Activities: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: Promote emotiona ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Humalog - kwik pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, counselor observed that a medication brought to the facility for administration, was not in its original container. T/A: Medication: Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that in the 1's, and 2's classrooms, exit areas were not clear due to children sleeping in front of one of the exit doors. Fire safety and emergency preparedness T/A: Exit Areas The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. Corrected - children were moved from sleeping in front of exit areas during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that staff did not have in service training documented on the required in service log form. Annual in-service training T/A: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the SR new requirement "Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program" by the due date 6/30/2024. SR training courses T/A: Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook l ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Corrected; provider emailed training transcript verifying completion of new SR training course for staff, befo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection. Prior to uploading inspection, director sent updated fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure infants are always directly supervised during nap times and feeding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspection reports indicate instances where infant supervision during nap and meal times did not meet requirements. This question helps clarify how the center maintains consistent oversight for the youngest children.
- Context
- The facility corrected these issues at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff remain focused and present with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where supervision was identified as a concern. Asking about current staffing practices helps parents understand how the center supports teachers in maintaining consistent attention to children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all required staff training and certifications are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted past instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking and maintaining professional development records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all items brought from home, such as bottles and cups, are correctly labeled and managed for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that labeling of personal items like bottles and cups has been a recurring issue in recent inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that each child receives their own items.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families stay informed about the daily care and environment provided for their children. Understanding how the center shares information can help parents feel more connected to their child's experience.