Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.33
Walton County School District - West DeFuniak Elementary
815 Lincoln Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- License:
- E01WA0009
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 200
- 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 four available inspections for Walton County School District - West DeFuniak Elementary from April 23, 2024 through October 15, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 6, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 4, 2024.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from October 4, 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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 14 local median in 32435
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.1
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Both staff members did not take the required courses Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program by 6/30/2024 as required. Staff will take required courses and email a copy of the transcript showing completed courses to the licensing office on or before 10/4/2024. Personnel records did not contain proof of completion of all required preservice training. Provider will either supply missing certificates or printed online transcripts from the DCF training site showing completion of required preservice courses via email to the licensing office on or before 10/4/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 children did not have enrollment applications on-site for review by counselor. These children should have enrollment forms on site no later than 5/17/24.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
- Official code
- 36-01
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]
- Report comments
- One employee did not have a personnel file on-site for monitoring at time of inspection. Employee should have full personnel file on-site for 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
- One employee has been employed and working without a level 2 screening clearance from DCF. Counselor verified that employee's background screening was approved and eligible on 4/22/24.
- 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
Could you explain the process you use to ensure all staff members have their background screening clearance confirmed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted a finding regarding documentation of background screening clearance. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center manages these requirements for all personnel.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to track and verify that all staff members complete their required health and safety training modules on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 identified a finding related to the completion of required health and safety training. This question allows the center to describe their current system for monitoring staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and organize personnel records to ensure all necessary documentation is readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2024 included a finding regarding the availability of personnel files. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures records are kept up-to-date and accessible.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all children's enrollment information is complete and kept on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted a finding regarding the maintenance of child enrollment records. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages essential documentation for students.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is essential for a smooth enrollment experience. Understanding how the provider shares information helps parents feel informed about their child's daily care.