Kids Discovery 2
2265 W Highway 98, Mary Esther FL, 32569
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity242 children
Overview
About Us
Kids Discovery 2 is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 242 children in Mary Esther, 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 2.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C01OK0160
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
FindingMar '23
Mar 15, 2023
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 The employe… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments The children …
FindingAug '23
Aug 3, 2023
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The exhaust fan vents in room 300, 400, and school age rooms have an excessi… | 12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The kitchen area had dead roaches on the floor and in t… | 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 remove four employees…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanNov '24
FindingDec '25
Dec 3, 2025
24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Frozen food which had been previously opened was not labeled and dated. Facili…
- CleanMar '26
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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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