Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.17
St. Rita Preschool
14 Saint Rita Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- License:
- X01WA0008
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 102
- License expiration:
- January 22, 2027
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
Only limited inspection history is available for this provider.
Next: Ask whether more recent inspection or licensing records are available, and confirm the provider's current licensing status before enrolling.
Latest inspectionOctober 6, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers one available inspection for St. Rita Preschool on October 6, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 6, 2025 and involved child guidance.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 1
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
1 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 32459
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
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. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- Program Management and Licensing Staff reviewed video surveillance showing childcare personnel holding a child down on the mat, restricting a child's movement, holding a child upside down, pulling a child by the arm roughly, forcing a child to drink water, and not following the facilities discipline policy. Childcare personnel was terminated from the program. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments No comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Bambi Sealy 10/06/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Heather Carson 10/06/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 46-01
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 describe the current training and oversight processes in place to ensure staff maintain a positive and supportive environment for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection report noted concerns regarding staff interactions with children. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure staff follow the facility's discipline and interaction policies.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What specific steps does the leadership team take to monitor daily classroom interactions and ensure that staff are consistently following the center's behavioral policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular monitoring helps ensure that the environment remains supportive and consistent with the center's stated values. Understanding these oversight practices provides insight into how leadership maintains quality standards.
General question
How do you handle the onboarding process for new staff members to ensure they are fully aligned with your expectations for child care and supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the training and orientation process helps parents understand how the center prepares its team to provide consistent and attentive care. This is a key part of evaluating how a program maintains its daily operations.
General question
What is your process for communicating with families if there is ever a concern regarding a child's experience or a staff member's conduct in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels are essential for building trust between families and the center. Knowing how the provider handles feedback or concerns helps parents feel more comfortable with the partnership.
General question
How do you encourage and support staff members to maintain a calm and patient approach when managing challenging behaviors in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the strategies used to support staff in their daily work helps parents gauge the overall culture of the classroom. This insight is useful for assessing how the center prioritizes a positive atmosphere for children.