A Touch Of Love Children's Center

MILTON, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity232
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address3762 Gardenview St, Milton FL, 32571

CityMILTON, FL 32571

CountySANTA ROSA

Phone8509945111

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity232

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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3762 Gardenview St, Milton FL, 32571, MILTON, FL 32571

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/3/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 396/3/2026

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-06)

    Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Provider could not provide the incident reports for a child in the one-year-old room from the last 5 months. From now on provider will have teachers document in ProCare when they write a report so that she will have a log when reports are written. Provider will make copies of each report so that parents can have a copy as well. Provider will keep all reports in a file in office for easy access, if needed. Per DCF CCF Handbook Section 6.4: D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. 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 2026-06-03. View official inspection document (report e5ae05a7-6280-42ab-b3cb-16ef368da56c)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 444/29/2026

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 15 employees did not have a current child abuse reporting form in their file. Per DCF CCF handbook section 7.4: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All employees signed the forms at the time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report f43a8df0-aaa4-4fc1-9da7-41afc08233d3)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 424/29/2026

    42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 9 children had expired student health forms. (Names listed on supplemental sheet) Per DCF CCF Handbook section 7.2: The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, Provider will have updated student health forms to licensing via email by 5/29/26. Provider will not allow the children back to the facility until updated records are obtained. Compliance Comments 34 out of 104 children files were monitored. (K-S) Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report f43a8df0-aaa4-4fc1-9da7-41afc08233d3)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 414/29/2026

    41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 12 children had expired immunization record. (Names listed on supplemental form) Per DCF CCF Handbook section 7.1: "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680," Provider will send updated records to licensing via email by 5/29/26. Provider will not allow the children back at the facility until records are updated. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report f43a8df0-aaa4-4fc1-9da7-41afc08233d3)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 393/3/2026

    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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: On 2/26/26 a two-year-old was left on the playground. The provider did not complete incident form on the day the incident happened. Incident form was completed and signed by parent on 03/04/26. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 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 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report d252cb54-7c45-4dc1-8262-5941a3da43c6)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 331/14/2026

    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: One employee (Listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed literacy training within a year of employment. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training "Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following:" Employee will complete the early literacy course by 2/16/26. Provider will send transcript via email to license specialist by 2/16/26. Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report db76d008-8653-4595-9852-c64166b1831e)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 331/14/2026

    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: Two employees (names listed on supplemental sheet) have not begun the introductory training within 90 days of their employment. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training "Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins." Employees will have the training started by 2/16/26. Provider will send transcripts via email to license specialist by 2/16/26. Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report db76d008-8653-4595-9852-c64166b1831e)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 281/14/2026

    28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: All bottles in the infant room were not labeled with children's first and last names. Per DCF CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, childcare personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Provider labeled bottles at the time of the inspection. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report db76d008-8653-4595-9852-c64166b1831e)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 238/21/2025

    23. (23-01)

    The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Facility did not have a current fire inspection from 8/12/24-8/21/25. Facility had a fire inspection during the time of licensing inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 281c41a6-2796-4421-a9d9-5863f05399ea)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 348/21/2025

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 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 current credentialed director. Facility is currently on a provisional license and will need to have a credentialed director by 1/26/26. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments CPR requirements monitored. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments First aid kit monitored. First aid requirements monitored. 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Medication and medication forms monitored. Due: 1/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 281c41a6-2796-4421-a9d9-5863f05399ea)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 238/21/2025

    23. (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in July 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Facility did not conduct a fire drill in the month of July 2025. Provider will conduct two drills in August in order to be in compliance. Provider will send fire drill log via email to license specialist by 9/4/2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 9/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report 281c41a6-2796-4421-a9d9-5863f05399ea)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 371/14/2025

    37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-01)

    The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Only one staff member was working that had CPR requirements.PER DCF HANDBOOK: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 0-25 3 3 26-50 4 4 51-75 5 5 76-100 6 6 101+ 7 7 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities. C. Removed. D. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid training and CPR certification program, not to exceed three years. E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director has a class scheduled 2.4.25, director will send copies of CPR/FA cards to counselor per e mail. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-14. View official inspection document (report e58b1989-46ed-4a31-828e-4dd6985f635b)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 361/14/2025

    36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-02)

    Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Only one staff member was working that had CPR requirements. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 0-25 3 3 26-50 4 4 51-75 5 5 76-100 6 6 101+ 7 7 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities. C. Removed. D. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid training and CPR certification program, not to exceed three years. E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on -site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director has a class scheduled 2.4.25, director will send copies of CPR/FA cards to counselor per e mail. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-14. View official inspection document (report e58b1989-46ed-4a31-828e-4dd6985f635b)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 341/14/2025

    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: Director certificate expired 12/27/24. PER DCF HANDBOOK :4.7.2 Director Credential Renewal A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all required documentation, may be submitted to the Department for review and issuance of a Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential no earlier than one year prior to the end of the active period of the Director Credential. The Director Credential renewal date is determined by the end date of the active period. C. If a renewal application is received after the end of the active period for the Director Credential, the Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application will be reviewed and, if approved, a certificate will be issued with a renewal date of five years from the date the completed renewal application was processed. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director will contact Counselor when the Director receives the certificate. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-14. View official inspection document (report e58b1989-46ed-4a31-828e-4dd6985f635b)

    Not corrected

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22Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: MILTON, SANTA ROSA County
  • Capacity: 232
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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