Sunshine Prep Academy

JACKSONVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity142
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address12750 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225

CityJACKSONVILLE, FL 32225

CountyDUVAL

Phone9042207737

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity142

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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12750 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 396/8/2026

    39. (39-05)

    Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature, date& time by director and staff]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The licensing specialist reviewed all forms for the renewal year and observed that 11 forms were not signed, dated & time with director and staff signatures. Items corrected at the time of inspection as director assure that all signatures were obtained. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 1e21f908-f835-460e-b964-084308c25e7f)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 459/29/2025

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

    The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain roaster with all staff currently employed. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination Due: 10/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 4b4872d2-3464-4098-a0d9-8bc15759f637)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 399/17/2024

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

    Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility failed to document what occurred that day. Documentation was needed because of the severity of the allegations that occurred between two children as the teacher and the director re-directed the children for their behavior. The director took it a step further by reviewing the video footage at the center to assure that nothing occurred. The facility also did not inform the mother of the incident at pick up. An incident report was not written until the following day when the mother returned to the center questioning about something happening. The facility is to complete an all-staff meeting discussing the importance of incident/accident report writing. A copy of the meeting notes showing all staff signature in attendance is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-17. View official inspection document (report 25793e0e-b2f2-46ba-b634-3f6c6a6f1341)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/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: 142
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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