Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 0.35
Walton County School District - Mossy Head Elementary
133270 Highway 90 West, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
- License:
- E01WA0006
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon: 2:15PM to 5:30PM; Tue-Wed: 2:15AM to 5:30PM; Thu-Fri: 2:15PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 812
- 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
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 inspectionOctober 15, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Walton County School District - Mossy Head Elementary from April 23, 2024 through October 15, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2024 and involved background screening.
Two later inspections, from September 9, 2024 through October 15, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in Defuniak Springs
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.94
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Upon entering the classroom [School Readiness Personnel A] was providing unsupervised care of children, and has not completed preservice training requirements. School Readiness Personnel responsible for providing unsupervised care of children should complete pre-service training requirements, no later than 5/10/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 15-16)
- Official code
- 04-17
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]
- Report comments
- [School Readiness Personnel A] did not have current CPR/First aid certification on-site during this inspection. School Readiness Personnel responsible for children should have current CPR/First Aid certification no later than 5/10/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
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 had an inadequate number of staff appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- [School Readiness Personnel A] did not have current CPR/First aid certification on-site during this inspection. School Readiness Personnel responsible for children should have current CPR/First Aid certification no later than 5/10/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 30-03
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]
- Report comments
- Two school readiness personnel did not have any documents on-site. Personnel should have full files obtained on-site for counselor review, no later than 5/17/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
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: 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]
- Report comments
- From time of hire January 2024 until 4/24/24 [School Readiness Personnel A] did not have a level 2 screening clearance from DCF. During on-site inspection [School Readiness Personnel A] stated that she had fingerprints done on 4/22/24. Fingerprints came back eligible on 4/24/24.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report show that a staff member was working without the required background screening documentation on file at that time.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that new staff members have finished all their pre-service training before they are left to supervise children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 identified a situation where a staff member was providing care without having completed all required pre-service training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that there is always enough staff on-site who are currently certified in CPR and first aid to meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2024 indicate the program did not have sufficient documentation of staff trained in first aid and CPR on-site at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for maintaining organized and complete personnel files so that all required documentation is readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report noted that certain personnel records were not maintained on-site and available for review.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in staffing or classroom assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily operations and staffing helps families feel confident and informed about the environment where their children spend time.