Growing Minds Academy Inc

JACKSONVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity82
HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Est. price$918/mo

Contact information

Address5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32244

CityJACKSONVILLE, FL 32244

CountyDUVAL

Phone9043172942

Operating details

HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM

Capacity82

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32244, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/16/2025

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  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 231/16/2025

    23. (23-11)

    All adults and children failed to evacuate the facility when the approved fire alarm system was activated. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Specialist observed a fire drill on site at time of inspection. During the fire drill, specialist found a child from classroom B left inside from the evacuation. Specialist brought the child outside to the rest of the classroom and spoke with the provider. Technical assistance was provided regarding evacuation procedures. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness [...] 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. Specialist spoke with the provider on what could be done to improve the fire drill process. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 1e7f7a12-45a9-4781-87d5-341ca95d62b9)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 411/16/2025

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Specialist reviewed 39 children's files for every child enrolled. 3 children's files had expired immunization records. A.K, Z.K, and I.M. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed 39 children's files for every child enrolled. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed 39 children's files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed 14 personnel records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 1e7f7a12-45a9-4781-87d5-341ca95d62b9)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 409/19/2024

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-12)

    The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [amount given]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Specialist observed two medications without medical authorization forms. In Classroom A for A.R and Classroom B for K.C. The medication forms located during inspection missed a description of dosage. The medication form F. 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. Medication forms were updated by parents during inspection. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed 4 children's records for all children enrolled. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-19. View official inspection document (report 5f3858eb-5020-4f46-beaf-df026c673470)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$918/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, DUVAL County
  • Capacity: 82
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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