Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.17
The Academy Of Learning And Development
1567 Highway 90, Chipley, FL 32428
- License:
- C14WS0389
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- May 21, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Washington County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Academy Of Learning And Development from January 19, 2023 through April 29, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 16, 2025 and involved supervision.
Four later inspections, from June 25, 2025 through April 29, 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 32428
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Sa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility needed 3 on site for CPR coverage. Facility had 2 present. Facility has 3 with certification but only 2 were on site at time of inspection. Director scheduled training for all staff. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: If the facility needs 1 staff to meet ratio, then that person must be certified. If the facility needs 2 staff ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- First aid kit monitored. Facility needed 3 on site for First Aid coverage. Facility had 2 present. Facility has 3 with certification but only 2 were on site at time of inspection. Director scheduled training for all staff. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: If the facility needs 1 staff to meet ratio, then that person must be certified. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 observed swaddled in crib with a blanket. Staff removed blanket. 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
How does the center ensure that enough staff members with current first aid certifications are always on-site and available for field trips?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection indicate the facility did not have the required number of staff with first aid training on-site at that time. This question helps confirm the current process for maintaining proper coverage.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have the necessary CPR certifications to meet safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that the facility had an inadequate number of staff trained in CPR on-site. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these certifications today.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the safe sleep practices followed for infants in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2023 mention a concern regarding items in a crib that could pose a risk to infants. This question allows the director to explain the current policies used to keep sleeping areas safe.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and support staff in completing their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2025 show that some staff had not completed their required 40-hour introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional development standards.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by June 16, 2025.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about staff and routines supports a transparent partnership between parents and caregivers.