School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 10:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
August 23, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Rushing Family Day Care Home from July 19, 2023 through February 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 5, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 19, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from February 19, 2025 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
9
2 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 32583
Compared to 14 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.22
Local median
0.22
0.22This provider
0.22Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
22%
Local median
22%
22%This provider
22%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.5
1This provider
0.5Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Health Requirements [SR]
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Provider had fire extinguisher that is expired, 01/24 PER DCF HANDBOOK:3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 19, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Health Requirements [SR]
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Owner did not have a Fire Extinguisher in the home at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook
Correction status
Due by January 25, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
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 describe your current process for ensuring that fire safety equipment, such as extinguishers, is always up to date and ready for use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection report identified an issue with the fire extinguisher certification. This question helps clarify how the facility maintains its emergency readiness.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-02-05.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track maintenance schedules for essential safety equipment to ensure everything remains in compliance with state standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that equipment readiness has been noted as a topic in more than one report. Asking about tracking processes helps parents understand how the provider manages ongoing safety requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for supervising children, and how do you adjust that supervision based on the different age groups present?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how staff manage supervision across different ages provides insight into the daily environment and the attention each child receives.
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities, developmental milestones, or any changes in the program's schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's day and ensures everyone is informed about center operations.
General question
What training or certifications do your staff members hold, and how do you support their ongoing professional development?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about staff qualifications and training helps parents understand the experience level of the people caring for their children.