LSF Bay Street Head Start

CRESTVIEW, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity23
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
Est. price$1,126/mo

Contact information

Address700 Bay St, Crestview FL, 32536

CityCRESTVIEW, FL 32536

CountyOKALOOSA

Phone8509745084

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

Capacity23

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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700 Bay St, Crestview FL, 32536, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/21/2025

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  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1710/21/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: The area under the tree in the left front corner of the playground is overrun with ants. Provider will cordon off area of the playground until ants have been treated. Provider will have maintenance treat ants and email receipts for the ant treatment used to the licensing office on or before 11/21/2025. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report a064db6e-676d-4a51-8f0c-b42dedff6db9)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1710/21/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-07)

    The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: Checked entire perimeter of fence: There are multiple areas where the bottom wire is no longer attached to the fence; there are multiple areas where the bottom of the fence does not at least touch the ground or is embedded in the ground; there are several small holes at the bottom of the fence; there are several areas where wire ends are sticking out and could cause injury to children. Provider will have maintenance check the entire length of the fence, re-attach bottom wire where needed, close holes, bend and/or cover sharp wire ends to prevent injury to children. Provider will take pictures of finished job and email to the licensing office on or before November 21, 2025. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report a064db6e-676d-4a51-8f0c-b42dedff6db9)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 183/5/2025

    18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-06)

    The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments: Nap mats provided for children were no longer impermeable due to tears and rips. Facility Handbook 3.6.1.D Bedding and Linens Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface Provider will replace nap mats with tears and rips and email a picture of the nap mat cart with new mats to the licensing office on or before 4/7/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 60d129d5-dddc-4610-87f7-dfaeba26b49e)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,126/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: CRESTVIEW, OKALOOSA County
  • Capacity: 23
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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