Children's Center
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address343 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32548
CityFORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
CountyOKALOOSA
Phone8502449187
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity188
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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343 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32548, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 321/30/2025
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [tire swings and both climbing structures] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Section 2.1 " If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone." The ground cover was no deeper than 3 inches when measured during the inspection. Provider will loosen compacted ground cover and add mulch to restore the required 6 inches of ground cover and send a picture of the completed work to the licensing office on or before 2/28/2025. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report df10b2f8-b57b-4681-a311-d9d4a67908a7)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA County
- Capacity: 188
- Type: Child Care Facility
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