Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0
Rothaar Family Day Care Home
2025 Coral Reef Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506
- License:
- F01ES0028
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 4
- License expiration:
- January 31, 2027
Typical cost: $961 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$961/mo
Median daily rate: $44.34 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Escambia 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 inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Rothaar Family Day Care Home from January 6, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved transportation.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32506
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 19, 2024July 15, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed the homes substitute transport a child by foot down the road to a duck pond. The home did not have a transportation log on site. Per DCF FDCH Handbook: "2.4.2 Transportation Log A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the home." The home will keep a transportation log and permission slips from now on.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children listed on the supplemental form has an expired immunization record. The Provider will obtain a current immunization record from the parent/guardian on or before 07/29/2024. The Provider will submit the current immunization to the licensing office via email by 07/29/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child listed on the supplemental form has an expired immunization record. The Provider will obtain a current immunization record from the parent/guardian on or before 02/19/2024. The Provider will submit the current immunization to the licensing office via email by 02/19/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A method of discipline included in the home's discipline policy is not age appropriate and/or constructive for the children in care in that [the expectations listed for children in the policy provided exceed the developmental abilities of the age group in care, infants and one yr olds. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.3, A Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- The discipline policy provided by the family day care home operator is not appropriate for the ages of the children in care, and does not include all the required elements. A revised discipline policy must be developed to ensure discipline is appropriately used. The new policy should reflect appropriate expectations of the ages in care (infants and one yr olds) and should be compliant with Section 2.3 of the Family Day Care Home Licensing Handbook. Recommend a thorough review of this section of the handbook. Please ensure there is a statement somewhere in the policy that indicates discipline will never be associated with food, rest, toileting or active play, as well as a stat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 02 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 02-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a written policy and/or procedures to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.3, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- The family day care home operator was not able to provide a written policy and/or procedures to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. By the deadline, please develop a policy for your home, distribute the policy to your parents and ensure proof they have received it is retained in child files. Please email a copy of your policy as well as proof parents have received them to the licensing office. See Section 2.3, G of the Family Day Care Home Licensing Handbook for assistance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 02 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 02-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was observed napping or sleeping in a bedroom with the bedroom door closed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6, B Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children in care nap in a bedroom just off the living room. On 1/4/2023 the Early Learning Coalition observed children to be sleeping in this bedroom and the door was closed. During this visit, the family day care home operator opened the door at their request. During today's inspection, licensing counselors observed children to be sleeping in this bedroom and the door was closed. The family day care home operator stated to licensing agents that the pressure in the home causes the door to shut automatically, and she immediately opened the door. The observed violations were corrected at the time of the inspections. Recommend putting something in place to ensure the door al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Supervision
- Official code
- 08-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2, B Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 1/4/2023, the family day care home operator was observed to be inappropriately interacting with infant and one-yr-old children during an observation by the Early Learning Coalition. Examples of these interactions include: Using physical force to pull or grab a child by the arm, pushing a child's head back, not responding to child distress and letting them cry without consolation, using negative, sarcastic language and harsh tones with them. As a result of this observation, her School Readiness contract will be ending 2/28/2023 and she has requested her licensed capacity be limited to 3 children after that date. Additionally, the family day care home operator and the substi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Child Safety
- Official code
- 35-03
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 documenting when children are transported, such as on walks or outings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that a transportation log was not maintained for children being transported on foot. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the provider ensures all required documentation is kept for off-site activities.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a positive and supportive environment during daily interactions with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2023 noted concerns regarding staff interactions with children. Discussing the current philosophy on child guidance helps families understand the environment and support strategies used in the home today.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily routine for nap time and how you ensure children are supervised while they rest?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding a bedroom door being closed during nap time. Asking about current supervision practices during rest periods helps parents understand how the provider maintains visibility and safety.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track immunization records to ensure they stay current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show instances where immunization records were found to be expired. This question helps understand the current system for tracking these documents and coordinating with families to keep them up to date.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to communicate your policies and daily routines with new families during the enrollment process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider shares their policies and expectations helps ensure that families and the childcare home are well-aligned on care standards and daily operations.