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Tri-County Early Head Start Center

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity35
HoursMon 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 2:00PM
Est. price$1,063/mo

Contact information

Address265 S 18th St, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435

CityDEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

CountyWALTON

Phone8509510464

Operating details

HoursMon 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 2:00PM

Capacity35

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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265 S 18th St, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

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  1. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 413/26/2025

    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: One new child did not have a Florida Certificate of Immunization on file even though the 30-day grace period was over. Provider will get a Florida Certificate of Immunization from the child's parent and email a copy of the certificate to the licensing office on or before 4/25/2025. The child in question cannot attend the program until the certificate has been submitted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report 95cff7c4-6986-4723-b8f3-ba386689fc60)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 413/26/2025

    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 Comments: Two children had expired Florida Certificates of Immunization on file. These children cannot attend until a current certificate is on file with the facility. Provider will acquire current Florida Certificates of Immunization for the children in question and email a copy of the certificates to the licensing office on or before 4/25/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report 95cff7c4-6986-4723-b8f3-ba386689fc60)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,063/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: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, WALTON County
  • Capacity: 35
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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