Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.38
- Local median
- 0.17
Walton County School District - Van Butler Elementary
6694 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- License:
- E01WA0003
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 621
- License expiration:
- Not found
Typical cost: $1,105 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,105/mo
Median daily rate: $51.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Walton 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 30, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Walton County School District - Van Butler Elementary from June 23, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 32459
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 9, 2025May 11, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 9, 2025May 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. DCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3 ) A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. The provider achieved compliance by completing form on site and placing it into the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for one childcare personnel. DCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file The provider achieved compliance by printing the background form and placing it into the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. DCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. DCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A is incorporated in reference by 65C- 22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. The provider achieved compliance by completing form on site and placing it into the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Seven personnel did not complete Inservice training. 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 childcare 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 childcare facility for review by the licensing authority. Childcare personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Seven personnel did not complete preservice training. DCF Handbook Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7 Childcare personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-appro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- None of the personnel on site had CPR training. Per DCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Please complete CPR training and send current CPR cards via email to the licensing office by June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have at least one childcare personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. Per DCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 A, one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 36-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [Doctor's informatiuon/ dosage information.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One medication did not have prescription box. Please contact parent to get doctor's prescription box for medication send a picture of completed medication in box to licensing office via email by June 9, 2025. Per DCF Handbook Section 6.5, C Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
- Official code
- 39-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per DCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. Please complete all personnel files for all current employees. Once completed please send via email to the licensing office by June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The seven personnel did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect forms. Per DCF Handbook Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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. Please submit Child abuse and neglect forms to licensing office via email by June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Five employees did not have Clearinghouse background checks. Per DCF Handbook Background Section 7.4.1, A screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. Please complete background check for all five personnel. Once completed send documents via email to licensing office by June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Current employees did not undergo a background screening through the Clearinghouse, but they do have a background with the Walton County School District. Per DCF Handbook Section 7.4.1,C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Please complete background checks for all current personnel by 5/23/25. Once completed please send via email to the licensing office.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Seven employees did not have attestation of Good Moral character completed in personnel file. Per DCF Handbook Section 7.4.1, B CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all childcare personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Please complete form for all personnel. Once completed send via email to the licensing office by June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form do not have an Eligible background screening. The Provider will have the employees screened thru the Clearinghouse. The employees should not be in the facility until a 45 day provisional hire letter is received or an Eligible background screening obtained. The Provider will submit the employees background documentation to the licensing office before the employees return to work or 07/31/2023 .
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program did not have an adequate number of staff appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was not a certified child care personnel with first aid on site at the time of inspection. The Provider will obtain the adequate number of staff to meet first aid requirements. The Provide will submit certified first aid certificates or cards to the licensing office on or before 07/07/2023 via email. Per School Readiness Handbook: 1. In addition to pre-service and in-service training requirements for personnel, each school readiness program must have at least one staff member with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 2. One staff member satisfying these training requireme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was not a certified child care personnel with first aid on site at the time of inspection. The Provider will obtain the adequate number of staff to meet first aid requirements. The Provide will submit certified first aid certificates or cards to the licensing office on or before 07/07/2023 via email. Per School Readiness Handbook: 1. In addition to pre-service and in-service training requirements for personnel, each school readiness program must have at least one staff member with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 2. One staff member satisfying these training requireme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 30-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form did not have personnel files on site. Per Provider the files have not been forwarded to the program site. The Provider will submit the employees personnel file to the licensing office via email on or before 07/07/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired child abuse and neglect forms. The Provider will submit current child abuse and neglect forms to the licensing office via email on or before 07/07/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-04
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documents and moral character attestations on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show that documentation for staff background screenings and attestations of good moral character were missing. This question helps understand the steps now in place to maintain complete and current personnel records.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify the employment history of new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that employment history verification was not documented for a staff member. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center ensures all hiring requirements are met.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the administration and labeling of medications to ensure they are always stored and dispensed according to the doctor's instructions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2025 identified a concern regarding the labeling of prescription medication. This question helps parents understand the center's current protocols for handling and documenting medication for children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that at least one staff member with current pediatric CPR certification is present whenever children are in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 indicated that documentation of pediatric CPR certification was not on file for personnel at that time. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and child abuse reporting forms in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from 2025 and 2026 indicate that personnel files were occasionally missing required annual child abuse reporting forms or documentation of training. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps these important staff records organized and up to date.
Related violations