Children's Place Preschool-Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
GULF BREEZE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address67 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze FL, 32561
CountySANTA ROSA
Phone8509321647
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Fri 7:30PM to 4:30PM
Capacity170
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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67 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze FL, 32561, GULF BREEZE, FL 32561
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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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 336/10/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices. Personnel had not completed safe sleep training requirements within 30 days of hire. Personnel will complete training and send updated training transcripts to licensing on or before 7/10/2026. Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 13929c11-f951-4fde-bf5e-d7dc1d260821)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 336/10/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-05)
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Comments: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Personnel did not complete Part 2 of training when returning to the industry. Personnel will complete Part 2 and send updated training transcript to licensing on or before 7/10/2026. Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 13929c11-f951-4fde-bf5e-d7dc1d260821)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 336/10/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Personnel will need to begin Part 1 or Part 2 of DCF training courses and send updated training transcript to licensing on or before 7/10/2026. Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 13929c11-f951-4fde-bf5e-d7dc1d260821)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 186/10/2026
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments: Bedding was not stored in a sanitary manner. Licensing observed bedding stored in restrooms (not in cabinets) in 2 classrooms. Facility will need to send licensing the new location or storage on or before 7/10/26. Due: 7/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 13929c11-f951-4fde-bf5e-d7dc1d260821)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 343/23/2026
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: The facility does not have a credentialed director responsible for the daily operations of the program. The facility director will gain an active Director Credential on or before September 7, 2026 and send the required documentation to the licensing office for review. Due: 9/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report a0257b33-5594-414a-afee-40133ed7a641)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 413/5/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Comments: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. Facility will gain the updated and current Immunization form and send to licensing on or before April 3, 2026. Compliance Comments Facility came back into compliance by submitting updated DH 3040 Health forms to licensing on or before March 4, 2026. Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report 61d3077a-9000-4c81-b6dd-4b3eb4cad8c2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/5/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Child care personnel will complete the required literacy training course and facility director will send updated training transcript to the licensing office on or before April 3, 2026. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report 61d3077a-9000-4c81-b6dd-4b3eb4cad8c2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/3/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: Child Care personnel had not completed department approved five-hour early literacy course. Facility will send updated and completed training transcript to licensing on or before 3/4/2026. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 02104264-8456-4c2c-98ed-385cfa5c75eb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 422/3/2026
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: Children did not have current DH 3040 on file. Facility will send licensing the current DH 3040 for each child on or before 3/4/2026. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 02104264-8456-4c2c-98ed-385cfa5c75eb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 412/3/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Comments: Children did not have current DH 680 form on file.Facility will send licensing current DH 680 forms to licensing on or before 3/4/2026. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 02104264-8456-4c2c-98ed-385cfa5c75eb)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/3/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour introductory child care training required. Facility will send licensing completed training transcript on or before 3/4/2026. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-03. View official inspection document (report 02104264-8456-4c2c-98ed-385cfa5c75eb)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 3910/2/2025
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: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Child Care personnel filled out an accident or incident on a later date 3/12/25 and provided to the parent. 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 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 1b363664-b718-43de-8d13-2fa93d91863b)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 0310/2/2025
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)
A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [11 VPK ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 VPK] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments: A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 VPK age children is required. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 12 VPK children was observed. It was observed while viewing video that the classroom was out of ratio when a teacher left the classroom for a period of time. Teacher came back into compliance when they reentered the classroom. Compliance Comments After reviewing the video footage the classroom teachers were observed supervising children as required. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 1b363664-b718-43de-8d13-2fa93d91863b)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 048/14/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-05)
Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Comments: Child care personnel left the classroom unattended during nap time. Provider resolved the issue when childcare personnel re-entered the classroom. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-14. View official inspection document (report d20fd6a7-c396-4b65-9729-c46c0a5c1606)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 038/14/2025
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments: A classroom was without sufficient staff ratio during naptime. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 children is required for the age group. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-14. View official inspection document (report d20fd6a7-c396-4b65-9729-c46c0a5c1606)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$956/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GULF BREEZE, SANTA ROSA County
- Capacity: 170
- Type: Child Care Facility
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