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The Creative Play School

11 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach FL, 32548

55Elevated Risk
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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity139 children

Overview

About Us

The Creative Play School is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 139 children in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Okaloosa County for 19 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 The Creative Play School.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01OK0104

ExpiresApr 30, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 7, 2023

    24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments There was twelve plastic containers of cut up oranges in the refrigerator without a… | 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…

  2. CleanApr '24
  3. CleanJul '24
  4. CleanDec '24
  5. FindingDec '25

    Dec 8, 2025

    23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …

  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

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

Points to verify

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