The Discovery School
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address102 15th St S, Jacksonville Beach FL, 32250
CityJACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
CountyDUVAL
Phone9042474577
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity225
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/19/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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102 15th St S, Jacksonville Beach FL, 32250, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/19/2024
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- Medium-High2
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2024
- High riskStandard 4012/19/2024
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-04)
A medication, [EPI PEN], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Comments: A medication (EPI PEN) was not in it's original container in Classroom "PRIMARY ONE". Provider will return medication to parents and will obtain a new medication by due date. From the childcare licensing handbook: Section 6.5 Medication "Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report 667d4ee5-b9d0-4f40-88cd-520c157789b6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4012/19/2024
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-11)
The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Comments: A child in the "PRIMARY ONE" classroom did not have a record of the medication administered. The provider will obtain a current prescription authorization form by due date. From the Child Care Facility Handbook: Section 6.5 Medication: The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. Due: 12/19/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report 667d4ee5-b9d0-4f40-88cd-520c157789b6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4012/19/2024
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments: One medication in PRIMARY ONE Classroom was not returned to parents after it expired. Provider will return medication to parents by the end of business day. From childcare facility handbook: Section 6.5 Medication Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed 20 children's from the toddler's classrooms. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report 667d4ee5-b9d0-4f40-88cd-520c157789b6)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: JACKSONVILLE BEACH, DUVAL County
- Capacity: 225
- Type: Child Care Facility
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