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MARY ESTHER, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2265 W Highway 98, Mary Esther FL, 32569
CountyOKALOOSA
Phone8502435794
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity242
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2265 W Highway 98, Mary Esther FL, 32569, MARY ESTHER, FL 32569
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/3/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 2412/3/2025
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-24)
Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Frozen food which had been previously opened was not labeled and dated. Facility resolved the issue by throwing the frozen food items. Compliance Comments Facility provides all meals and snacks. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report a0fd13ce-3750-415d-8bc3-dcb919776498)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/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: MARY ESTHER, OKALOOSA County
- Capacity: 242
- Type: Child Care Facility
What parents actually pay
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