Holt Academy
422 Highway 90 W, Holt FL, 32564
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity112 children
Overview
About Us
Holt Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 112 children in Holt, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Okaloosa County for 18 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 Holt Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C01OK0110
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4
FindingApr '23
Apr 3, 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 Counse… | 23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 14.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Lockdown and inclement weather d…
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [preschool playground climbing structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Fall zone unde…
FindingJul '25
Jul 17, 2025
17-08: The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F P… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Throughout the center water bottles brough… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing/sliding structures and dome climbers in both the School Age and the Preschool Playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.…
- 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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