
Children's Place Preschool-Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
67 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze FL, 32561
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity170 children
Overview
About Us
Children's Place Preschool-Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 170 children in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Santa Rosa County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Children's Place Preschool-Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C01SR0010
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJul '24
- CleanOct '24
FindingAug '25
Aug 14, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments A classroom was without sufficient sta… | 04-05: Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Comments Child care personnel left the classroom unattended during nap time. Pro…
FindingOct '25
Oct 2, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [11 VPK ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 VPK] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments A ratio of 1 child care per… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on th…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 3, 2026
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 Comments Child care … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 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 Comments Children did not have…
FindingMar '26
Mar 5, 2026
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingMar '26
Mar 23, 2026
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The facility does not have a credentialed director respon…
FindingJun '26
Jun 10, 2026
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments Bedding was not stored in a sanitary manner. Licensing observed bedding stored in restrooms (not… | 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… | 33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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