Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.43
North Florida Child Development Inc Mayhaw Center
21090 SE Tupelo Ave, Blountstown, FL 32424
- License:
- C14CA0581
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 155
- License expiration:
- February 26, 2027
Typical cost: $932 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$932/mo
Median daily rate: $43.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Calhoun 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for North Florida Child Development Inc Mayhaw Center from February 3, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 23, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 21, 2026 through May 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32424
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023October 25, 2024Inspection 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: 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]
- Report comments
- The last fire inspection was documented 1/6/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers expired 1/2026. Fire extinguishers were tagged prior to inspection being uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Staff observed on video footage acting in a manner that was not appropriate. Both staff members are no longer employed. 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. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comment. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Crystal Higgins 04/24/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Tamber Keel 04/24/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation in the childs record that an alternative position is authorized by a physician and/or the documentation was insufficient in that it did not include the [no note in file].CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infant observed sleeping in crib on a Boppy pillow. Boppy pillow was removed. When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the childs physician. Written documentation of a physicians authorization must be on file at the facili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are several classroom windows throughout the facility that do not close properly. The blue cabinet in the bathroom has peeling paint on the front. All child care 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Infant room observed with Boppy pillows and blankets in cribs. Staff removed blankets and Boppy pillows from cribs. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are trained on appropriate child interactions and professional conduct?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted concerns regarding staff conduct. This question helps parents understand the current training and oversight processes in place to maintain a positive environment.
- Context
- The staff members involved in the 2025 report are no longer employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the current safe sleep practices followed in the infant rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that safe sleep practices, specifically regarding items in cribs, were mentioned in multiple inspection reports. Asking about current routines helps families understand how the center ensures compliance with safety standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for emergency equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified a concern regarding the maintenance documentation for fire extinguishers. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system for equipment safety.
- Context
- The fire extinguishers were tagged at the time of the 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for identifying and addressing facility repairs to ensure the building remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 noted areas of the facility that needed repair. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors and maintains its physical environment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about staff and routines supports a strong partnership between home and the facility.