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St. Rita Preschool

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity102
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$956/mo

Contact information

Address14 Saint Rita Ln, Santa Rosa Beach FL, 32459

CitySANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459

CountyWALTON

Phone8502672558

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

Capacity102

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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14 Saint Rita Ln, Santa Rosa Beach FL, 32459, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  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: 10/6/2025

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  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4610/6/2025

    46. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (46-01)

    Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments: Program Management and Licensing Staff reviewed video surveillance showing childcare personnel holding a child down on the mat, restricting a child's movement, holding a child upside down, pulling a child by the arm roughly, forcing a child to drink water, and not following the facilities discipline policy. Childcare personnel was terminated from the program. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments No comments Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report 69727faf-b2a7-4c36-b7cd-50ee796246c5)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

1Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$956/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: SANTA ROSA BEACH, WALTON County
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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