The Creative Play School
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address11 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32548
CityFORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
CountyOKALOOSA
Phone8502430008
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity139
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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11 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32548, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2312/8/2025
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: 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 Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Please have fire extinguishers tagged. Once completed please send pictures to the licensing office via email by 1/8/26. Director did call to try to get this scheduled during inspection. The fire inspector requested she call back later in the day to schedule. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food preparation area monitored Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 3c500a86-a860-4881-bc7d-89b1dd0dede7)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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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: 139
- Type: Child Care Facility
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