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Roehm Preschool And After Care Center Inc

Defuniak Springs, FL · Walton County
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (7 reviews)
1595 State Highway 83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
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Quick Facts

Capacity
44 children
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, After School, Drop-in / Hourly
Subsidized Program
Participates

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Free and funded programs

Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.
Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.
Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.
How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.

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Contact Information

📞 (850) 951-2002
1595 State Highway 83
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C01WA0006
Licensed Since
2002
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
Licensor
Angela Strumeyer
District Office
Judicial Circuit 1 <br/> 160 Governmental Center <br/> Pensacola, FL 32502

Reviews

2.5
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆
7 reviews
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Mariah
2021-01-07 03:19:09
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I was called the N word but the head lady brenda at this facility, I had my child snatched and vigorously handed to me, he was also left in a poopy diaper for close to 5 hours, I was kicked out of the daycare for questioning them overcharging me when I had a voucher to pay for the care. I've had other parents tell me of them cussing and treating children badly one parent that I work with came to pick her child up and his arm was dislocated. This place is not for any children and needs to be shut down!

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Brianna
2021-01-06 13:17:52
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Wish there was a - star option. This place is a horror show. I have personally attended & so did my sister when we were younger. Mother had to take us out and do everything she could not to go crazy for us being mistreated. This is no preschool. it is a day care, or really a torture room. 2 out of 30 of those kids maybe be happy. everyone else is begging to go home.

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Nonya
2021-01-05 22:57:39
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Terrible people. Physically and emotionally abused children. In 2016 the owner wrote false statements were being given by parents . Here we are 2021 and the same stuff is happening. How can the same thing happen over a period of 4 years and it still all be false? They need to be shut down.

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Bridgett
2021-01-05 22:23:47
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Do your research before dropping your kid off here. Look at their Business page on Facebook for more reviews on what other parents have gone through with at this facility and with their head director (Brenda) .

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Liz Ireton
2017-02-07 11:45:18
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has been going here for 2 years. She loves the teachers, and learns something new every day!! They have taught her so many cute songs and fun ways to learn manners. And she has made awesome friends in her class. This is an amazing preschool, top of the line!!!

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Theodore H Roehm
2016-08-09 19:21:41
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am the owner

we are a christian preschool and it is sad that anybody can put false statements online without identifying themselves. we strive to make our childrens experience in our preschool a loving and memorable one. we practice developmental appropriate practices to ensure the best preschool educational experience possible.call and come see for yourselves. we love all our children and they love us too. we are family.

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notingbutthetruth
2016-01-25 22:04:10
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

So the comment above me is completely 100 % false.
I have used the Roehms preschool for all of my children. It really is ridiculous for people to get on the web to talk lies about someone that has done nothing but help every child that has been in their program. People should really try telling the truth sometimes. It won't hurt i promise

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About the Provider

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Roehm Preschool And After Care Center Inc is a Child Care Facility in Defuniak Springs FL, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30AM to 5:30PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 4/8/02;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30AM to 5:30PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM to 5:30PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM to 5:30PM
  • Thursday6:30AM to 5:30PM
  • Friday6:30AM to 5:30PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Has Violation
2026-06-16 No
2026-02-17 No
2025-11-25 No
2025-10-24 Yes
2025-06-18 No
2025-02-20 No
2025-01-07 No
2024-11-19 No
2024-11-04 Yes
2024-07-09 No
2024-03-11 No
2023-11-14 No
2023-10-23 Yes
2023-07-20 No
2023-03-02 Yes
2022-02-28

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