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The Creative Play School

11 Vine Ave Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325484.5· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
139
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2007

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About The Creative Play School

The Creative Play School is a licensed child care center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The state has licensed it since May 1, 2007, for up to 139 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
139 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFounder/Director holds a BS degree and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1996
Licensed capacity139 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Creative Play School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Okaloosa County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Okaloosa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$225
Home daycare$166

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$165

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$130

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Creative Play School

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
139 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2007
License number
#C01OK0104
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Creative Play School

Is The Creative Play School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 1, 2007.

Does The Creative Play School have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can The Creative Play School care for?

139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Creative Play School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Creative Play School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Creative Play School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 243-0008 to ask.

What is The Creative Play School's phone number?

(850) 243-0008.

Where is The Creative Play School?

11 Vine Ave Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow With Us Learning Academy IV, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).