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The Academy Of Learning And Development

1567 Highway 90, Chipley FL, 32428

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Gold SealSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity80 children

Overview

About Us

The Academy Of Learning And Development is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 80 children in Chipley, Florida. The program has served Chipley families for over 20 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Academy Of Learning And Development.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C14WS0389

ExpiresMay 21, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 31, 2023

    20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments Infant…

  2. CleanJan '24
  3. CleanMay '24
  4. CleanSep '24
  5. FindingMay '25

    May 16, 2025

    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 (Section 2.1 Health … | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and … | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2…

  6. CleanJan '26
  7. CleanApr '26

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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