Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.08
- Local median
- 0.5
Lou & Friends Learning Co
14130 Highway 77, Southport, FL 32409
- License:
- C14BA0125
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- June 17, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Lou & Friends Learning Co from February 7, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through June 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 7 local median in Bay County
Compared to 86 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023May 7, 2024September 16, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023September 16, 2025Inspection 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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that bottles brought from home in the infant room were only labeled with the child's first name and not labeled as required with the child's first and last name . T/A: Food Handling 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. Violation corrected - Staff member labeled the bottles with the children's first and last names during the 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that an item unrelated to diaper changing (iPad) was laying on the diaper changing pad. T/A: Sanitation Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Violation corrected - staff removed the item unrelated to diaper changing from the diaper changing pad, during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that provider did not have documented proof of an annual fire safety inspection. T/A: Fire Safety 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 progra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, licensing counselor observed that garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight-fitting lid, in the pre-school classroom and the toddler classroom. T/A: A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. Corrected during the inspection as staff re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, licensing counselor observed that there was left over food items in the refrigerator and the freezer that were not labeled, with the date. T/A: Food Storage Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Corrected during the inspection as staff labeled with the date/and or disposed of items.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed cleaning supply (toilet bowl cleanser) not stored properly, but on the dividing wall in the bathroom. T/A All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Corrected. Cleaning supply was removed and put in a secure cabinet by Center Director during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, while distributing snacks/serving food, did not use napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed staff distributing opened crackers to a child in a manner that did not prevent skin contact with the snack, (by using bare hands). Food Handling T/A: Child care personnel, while distributing snacks and serving food, must use disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. Corrected. During the inspection, staff put on gloves to distribute the snacks to prevent any skin contact with the snack.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the changing mat had torn areas and was not impermeable. T/A: Diapering requirements: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Corrected; During the inspection, the torn mat was removed, and the provider ordered a new mat on-line.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that areas in the facility were in need of cleaning (bottom of refrigerator in the 2year old classroom, AC vent in the preschool classroom) Facility Environment T/A: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Corrected. During the inspection, staff cleaned the bottom of the refrigerator from spills, and the AC vent was cleaned from dust built-up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the sink was being used to store toddler cups that needed to be washed and sanitized.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 12.2, number 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that the handwashing sink in the 2yr old classroom was being used to store toddler cups needing to be washed and sanitized. T/A: Diapering Requirements Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. Corrected During the inspection, the teacher removed the used toddler cups from the handwashing sink.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that a bathroom used for toileting, did not have all required supplies. T/A: Restrooms and Bath Facilities Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. Corrected; Staff member added toilet paper and hand soap in the bathroom during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility accepted food that was not at the appropriate holding temperature in that [the holding temperature for the food catered in (beef chilli) should have been 135 degrees but was measured at 100 degrees.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that the catered food delivered to the facility when temperature was tested was not at the correct holding temperature. Food Safety T/A: To prevent food from becoming potentially hazardous, hot foods must be maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, and cold foods must be maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit, or below. Corrected: Staff member heated the food to the correct temperature.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site file review, counselor observed that all staff did not have a current child abuse and neglect reporting form signed annually. Personnel Records T/A: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. Provider will have staff sign current child abuse and neglect form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
How does the center ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection show a finding regarding the storage of cleaning supplies. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that the facility maintains secure access for all hazardous items.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all bottles and sippy cups brought from home are correctly labeled with a child's full name?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where items were not fully labeled. This question helps clarify the daily routine for managing personal items to ensure they are always identified correctly.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your daily sanitation routine for the diaper changing area to ensure it remains clean and free of unrelated items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and diapering area maintenance have been noted as topics in multiple reports over the past few years. Discussing the current daily routine provides insight into how the staff keeps these areas organized and hygienic.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle food storage and waste disposal to ensure that all food preparation areas remain sanitary throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that food handling and storage practices have been mentioned in several inspections. Asking about these procedures helps families understand how the center maintains food safety standards on a daily basis.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required annual safety inspections and documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2025 noted a gap in documented proof of a fire safety inspection. This question helps confirm that the facility has a reliable system for tracking and maintaining all necessary safety certifications.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations