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Kids Discovery 1

240 Green Acres Rd, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity327 children

Overview

About Us

Kids Discovery 1 is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 327 children in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.

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 Kids Discovery 1.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01OK0159

ExpiresApr 21, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 19, 2023

    45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments The Provider did not maintain the employee…

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 9, 2024

    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 The… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments Employment verification was not completed for the employees listed on the supplemental form. Th…

  3. FindingJul '24

    Jul 23, 2024

    24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Comments Open butter, cheese, applesauce and fruit cocktail- not labeled with date Goldfish and cereal not labeled with date it wa…

  4. FindingDec '24

    Dec 6, 2024

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Signature of the second childcare staff member for the bus sweep.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments Per DCF Handbook A… | 40-05: The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [Doctor's prescription label]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments …

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 25, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A A…

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 21, 2025

    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 DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must be clean, … | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments D…

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 10, 2026

    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 (Section 2.1…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 3, 2026

    47-01: 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 Enforcement [SR] Comments Alleg…

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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