Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 15 and 34. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 90 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C01ES0157
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Address
- 8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- +18504768320
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 26, 2004
- License expires
- January 31, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '23
May 31, 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 3.6 Na… | 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, …
FindingJan '24
Jan 11, 2024
23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [December]. CCF Handbook, Section … | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 17.3, number 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Six children under … | 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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Four bottles and … | 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… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show c
FindingMay '24
May 16, 2024
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [time of arrival and departure]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments The transportation logs did not have the departure and… | 05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Little Tykes castle , house, center toy needs to cleaned to remove mildew residew. ]. CCF Handboo…
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanAug '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 8, 2026
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments The passenger van, tag IR05KI, did not … | 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…
FindingApr '26
Apr 28, 2026
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, …
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center
Is Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center holds Florida DCF licence C01ES0157, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 26, 2004. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center care for?
- Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center is licensed for up to 90 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Miss Kathy's Pre-K And Discovery Center, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
