LSF Edney Head Start
CRESTVIEW, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1198 W Edney Ave, Crestview FL, 32536
CountyOKALOOSA
Phone8509748112
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity94
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Low0
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Location
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1198 W Edney Ave, Crestview FL, 32536, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 479/25/2025
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)
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 Comments: The teacher notices that the child is climbing up a bookshelf and the teacher stands up, goes over to the child (her back is to the camera) and as she leans down to the child's left side, the child falls to the floor in a fetal position holding his left ear. The child stands up as the teacher turns her back to him to walk away and the child runs to the mentor coach. The child appeared to be crying in the video. DCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Childcare personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. On the day of the incident, the teacher was placed on administrative leave without pay. The program reached out to the parents and supplied them with an incident report. Management implemented half-day sessions, dividing the classrooms to create smaller student-to- teacher ratios, ensuring quality care. Additionally, they will provide support to teachers and staff through mentor assistance and program aids until more teachers can be hired. The center director will also be present in the classroom to offer support. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 9b106bc7-ad5a-43f0-817b-e9d9b82db1d5)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 049/10/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [Room 1] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to enter a side room unnoticed, while children were lining up in the hallway to use the bathroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: While a group of children were lining up in the hallway to use the bathrooms, four adults were present to supervise (teacher, site director, nurse, nutrition supervisor). The child entered and remained in the side room unnoticed for approximately 5 minutes. The child never left the licensed area and was not exposed to any hazards while in the room by herself. No visible physical injury to the child resulted. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 4be9f1ef-4299-40f3-90f9-8ffdaf75393b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 399/10/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments: Even though the parent was notified via phone immediately after the incident occurred, provider failed to write an incident report on the day of the incident. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 4be9f1ef-4299-40f3-90f9-8ffdaf75393b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 323/5/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing and sliding equipment in all areas of the playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments: The ground cover was measured at around three inches in all enclosures of installed climbing and sliding equipment. Facility Handbook, Section 3.12, D 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. Provider will loosen the ground cover using a tiller and if needed add mulch or sand to restore the fall zones under equipment to a depth of 6 inches as required. Provider will email pictures to the licensing office documenting 6 inches of protective surface under all equipment by 4/7/2025. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report f8ecb234-ab2e-47cb-8b7f-a4e26f7f6993)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 403/5/2025
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments: Two inhalers kept on hand for emergencies were expired. Medication was returned to the parent during inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report f8ecb234-ab2e-47cb-8b7f-a4e26f7f6993)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: CRESTVIEW, OKALOOSA County
- Capacity: 94
- Type: Child Care Facility
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