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Lakeside Learners

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLLarge Family Child Care HomeLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity12
HoursMon 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:15AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$1,188/mo

Contact information

Address422 Lakeside Dr, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435

CityDEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

CountyWALTON

Phone8505204142

Operating details

HoursMon 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:15AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:15AM to 5:00PM

Capacity12

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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

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Location

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422 Lakeside Dr, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

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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. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 326/25/2026

    32. (32-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ other]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Two children had Alabama Certificates of Immunization. One child had a copy of her Florida Certificate of Immunization that was incomplete. Three children had expired immunization certificates. Provider will obtain current Florida Certificates of Immunization from parents and email copies to the licensing office on or before 7/27/2026. 33. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 480c7932-8cee-4ffe-b24b-3bb70978e071)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 336/25/2026

    33. (33-02)

    The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Two children did not have current Student Health Examinations (Physicals). Provider will obtain current Student Health Examinations and email copies to the licensing office on or before 7/27/2026. Compliance Comments 5 of 10 childrens records reviewed, A-Z, all new. 34. Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 480c7932-8cee-4ffe-b24b-3bb70978e071)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

2Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,188/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: 12
  • Type: Large Family Child Care Home

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