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Childcare Network 302-DeFuniak Springs

79 S 20th St, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity168 children

Overview

About Us

Childcare Network 302-DeFuniak Springs is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 168 children in Defuniak Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Walton County for 8 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Childcare Network 302-DeFuniak Springs.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01WA0022

ExpiresApr 30, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 30, 2023

    43-01: Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments [Child A] at…

  2. FindingAug '23

    Aug 2, 2023

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The baseboard in the bathroom of the fours classroom is peeling away f…

  3. FindingNov '23

    Nov 21, 2023

    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 One…

  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 25, 2024

    39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb… | 40-04: A medication, [Albuterol Sulfate Inhaler], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 16, number 3) Health Requirements [SR] Com… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8) Health Requ…

  5. FindingNov '24

    Nov 18, 2024

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing structure in the school-age playground and under the tire swings in the two-year-old playground.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Sec… | 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… | 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 Three children did not have current sh…

  6. FindingJan '25

    Jan 17, 2025

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing structure in the school-age playground and under the tire swings in the two-year-old playground.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Sec…

  7. CleanMar '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

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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