Kids Discovery #1 in Fort Walton Beach,

Kids Discovery #1 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is a long-standing childcare facility that has served local families for many years with mixed experiences. The center provides care for children ranging from infants through school-age, with daily activities and summer programs designed to keep children engaged. While some families have reported positive experiences with caring teachers and developmental progress, others have expressed concerns about staff turnover and communication, making it a facility that prospective parents may want to evaluate thoroughly before enrolling.

Day Care Information

Address

240 Green Acres Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Reviews

35 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care accept infants?

Yes

The reviews mention children of various ages, including infants and toddlers, attending the daycare, suggesting that it accepts infants.

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Working Hours

  • Monday6:30AM-6PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM-6PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM-6PM
  • Thursday6:30AM-6PM
  • Friday6:30AM-6PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Ala Ieseanu
Rating: 1/5
Date: 4/4/2025, 12:20:34 AM

This is the absolute worst experience a mother and her child can go through; the children have been moved back and fourth from room to from throughout a day for a year now, the teachers come and go, never know how long a new one will stay, the last two weeks have gotten just about out of control because my child is officially going backwards on potty training after all the work we’ve done and not to mention he does perfectly fine at home and on long 2hr trips; we started having behavioral issues but they don’t notice the scrapes and bumps he has by the end of the day, nobody has any info to tell me; my child cries everyday he doesn’t want to go to school, I have to hype him up and be positive and make sure he is ready for a new day and it’s like I drop him off in hell, when I picked him last I didn’t even know who the person watching him last was, another brand new person yet again.and I have plenty to say about their cleaning times,and chemicals they use. The worst is I cannot find any information to contact a regional director or someone from above. Hoping this review will get me some info.

Author: Tatyana Rogers
Rating: 1/5
Date: 4/2/2025, 2:15:34 PM

My 7 year old daughter was being bullied so I brought it up to the teacher and she shrugged it off saying that child isn’t in her age group and they don’t interact, even though my child named this child by name, the manager didn’t do anything. My ONE YEAR OLD daughter came home with a chipped tooth one day and a black eye another day. The assistant center director and the center director didn’t even apologize or investigate. Unenrolled that day! When you first sign up they are super friendly, but if any problems arise, the management is very unprofessional!

Author: Tess Tolliver
Rating: 1/5
Date: 9/21/2023, 5:02:51 PM

The management was awful. They would come in and act like they could do everything by themselves, and expected us to do the same while other teachers are watching 12,1 year olds. When really… •they put the kids in danger by using chemicals in low places where kids can reach, and put hands in their mouths. •mopped the floors while kids were still awake and running around, making them and the teachers (while holding kids) slip and fall •yelling in the classroom during nap, waking the kids and not caring, then leaving •yelling at the front desk, cursing, throwing f-bombs every other word, while parents and kids are close and walking by •would “offer” to give a break to teachers after an 8 hour shift (when it should be mandatory) •would disregard any teachings that we were giving to the children I.e picking them up when they are crying (coddling causes more crying) • takes an hour to get a bathroom break, if your not pregnant •putting new teachers into classrooms with no knowledge of how to run the class •expected to work 8 hours without sitting down on a proper chair, and not in a small child’s seat • overall condescending, disrespectful, and belittling attitude of most of the management staff

Author: Judi Adalin
Rating: 5/5
Date: 9/5/2023, 3:44:57 PM

First and foremost I would like to thank Kristen Murdy the Regional Manager. I contacted her regarding an issue I was having via email and it did not take even 10 minutes to get a call from her. She resolved the issue within the hour. I cannot thank her enough. She is very professional and has compassion to help the families. Which is the perfect combination for a center such as this. The teachers that my daughter has had and has currently are so sweet and good to my daughter at the Green Acres location. She loves her teachers. Nancy P. At the Mary Esther location was so helpful and sweet. She did not hesitate to give us information I needed that really helped us! Thank you, Kids Discovery!

Author: Taylor Raley
Rating: 5/5
Date: 8/15/2023, 10:43:34 PM

Best childcare place!

Author: Mikhael Rav
Rating: 1/5
Date: 8/5/2019, 3:43:58 PM

Worst daycare in all of Fort Walton Beach. Don't be fooled by its appearances. There school in valp had a teacher who broke three toddlers legs. The owners are horrible and their director is about the meanest snakey woman alive. This daycare center is rude and obnoxious, not just to me but too many other parents as well. If you love your kids do not send them to the school based on appearance. Read Northwest Florida Daily News. That's where you can read about the child abuse and neglect charges against this daycare center.

Author: Abbey Shiree
Rating: 5/5
Date: 6/26/2019, 12:15:01 PM

I love love love love this center! My son has been there for almost a year and has flourished so much in just a short amount of time. The staff is amazing and I love all of the teachers that I have met so far. My baby is getting ready to start here, so I'm excited for his little journey! Kids Discovery is the best center I've been too!

Author: Emary M
Rating: 5/5
Date: 6/21/2019, 7:15:17 PM

Great daycare! Our daughter loves going to daycare. She feels her daycare experience is fun and safe. : ). They’ve gone above and beyond to ensure she has a fun summer! The following individuals have helped make it fun: Ms. Brenda Ms. Stefani Ms. Maggie Ms. Felicia Ms. Amanda Ms. Ebony Mr. Zach I recommend this daycare. Our daughter has been going since she was 8 weeks old and is 8 years old. Great facility.

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