Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center
PENSACOLA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514
CountyESCAMBIA
Phone8504768320
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity90
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514, PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026
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- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 234/28/2026
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire extinguishers were last tagged 3/2025. Per DCF CCF handbook section 3.8: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Provider will send a picture of the current tag to licensing by 5/28/26. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food prep area monitored. Due: 5/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-28. View official inspection document (report 0e1328ce-fb93-4385-bc76-7eae894ffa3a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 071/8/2026
07. (07-06)
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The passenger van, tag IR05KI, did not have a working alarm. Facility cannot use the vehicle until the alarm is working properly. Facility will take the vehicle and get the alarm fixed by 2/9/26. Per DCF CCF Handbook: "F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. Compliance Comments Seat belts monitored. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 501d3be9-af7f-41e4-bcd1-e74bbc2266cf)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 331/8/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: One employee (name listed on the supplemental sheet) did not have the literacy training completed withing 12 months of employment. Employee will complete the literacy training by 2/9/26. Provider will contact licensing specialist to notify of completion. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma." Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 501d3be9-af7f-41e4-bcd1-e74bbc2266cf)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA County
- Capacity: 90
- Type: Child Care Facility
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