Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.36
North Gulf County Early Child Development Center
130 E River Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
- License:
- C14GU0134
- 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:
- 235
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Gulf County.
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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for North Gulf County Early Child Development Center from March 9, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 13, 2026.
Two later inspections, from March 24, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10 local median in Florida
Compared to 9,543 Florida facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.91
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023February 23, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The toddler playground chain link fence has a gap that needs to be repaired. Picture taken at inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site inspection, a ratio of a mixed age group of 10 children that included an infant to 3-year-olds was observed with 2 teachers. T/A: Ratios' Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. Corrected during the inspection, as staff moved a 2yr old and a 3yr old to the pre-school classroom. Ratio: 2/8 - 1's, 2's, 3's (majority 2's) 2/11 - 2's, 3's, 4's, 5' (majority 3's) 3 additional staff on site
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [parents were not provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults during the month of April]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite file review, counselor observed that parents were not provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults during the month of April. T/A: Enrollment Information Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilie ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, counselor observed that an infant was sleeping in a crib with a 'boppy' pillow. T/A: Safe Sleep 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. Corrected during the ... [truncated]
- 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site file inspection, counselor observed that a childcare staff member had not begun the required childcare training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the on-site file review, counselor was not able to verify annual in-service as the supporting documentation did not accompany the in-service training log. Corrected: provider received supporting documentation to verify in-service training from their headquarters and verified training for staff during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the fire extinguishers were due for service and current inspection tag by 3/2023. T/A: Fire Safety Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection. Provider will have all fire extinguishers on -site serviced with a current inspection tag.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint inspection, counselor observed that the staff member did not follow the facilities written discipline policy of using redirection. T/A:
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed infants not being held during bottle feeding, but laying on the carpet drinking from their bottles. T/A: Meal Time Supervision Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age-appropriate chair with good head control. Corrected; teacher picked up infants and held during bottle feeding.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the review of the clearing house roster, counselor observed that the roster was not updated with staff no longer employed at the facility. T/A: Background Screening Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Provider will update personnel roster in the Clearinghouse with current staff.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 checking and maintaining the security of the outdoor play area fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted a gap in the playground fencing that required repair. This question helps clarify how the center monitors the physical environment to ensure play areas remain secure.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 25, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when groups are combined?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 identified a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent supervision and compliance with group size requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the safe sleep practices you follow for infants in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a concern regarding items placed in a crib with an infant. This question allows the center to explain their current protocols for ensuring a safe sleeping environment for all infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate your discipline and guidance policies to parents, and how are these practices implemented by your teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2023 noted a finding regarding the implementation of the facility's written disciplinary policy. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to positive guidance and how they ensure staff follow established policies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members are up to date on their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand the current systems in place for tracking staff credentials and ongoing education.
Related violations