The Learning Experience @ Mandarin
JACKSONVILLE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address11945 San Jose Blvd Ste 500, Jacksonville FL, 32223
CountyDUVAL
Phone9048801695
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity181
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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11945 San Jose Blvd Ste 500, Jacksonville FL, 32223, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025
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- Medium-High4
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 337/16/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed all 28 childcare personnel records. One childcare personnel was not trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in Safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. This has been resolved as childcare personnel: B.F., has since completed the training. Date of hire: 4/22/25, Safe sleep practices and baby shaken syndrome completed on 6/2/25. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report eccd7432-ce1a-40ab-bc9f-643eee61d9e0)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 337/16/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-17)
Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed all 28 childcare personnel records. One childcare personnel did not complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety training by the required date. Childcare personnel: M.A., Industry start date: 3/12/22. Missing the Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. This was resolved when the childcare personnel were asked to complete the required training at the time of inspection. This was completed. 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in- person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: Health, Safety and Nutrition; Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Growth and Development; and Behavioral Observation and Screening. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Page 7 School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook l Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire. OR 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: a. By December 31, 2023, the DEL-approved online School Readiness Early Learning Florida (ELFL) health and safety modules as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. After December 31, 2023, these ELFL modules will not be available; Health and Sanitation; Safety of the Environment; Precautions in Transporting Children (if applicable); Safe Sleep Practices (not required for school-age only programs); Child Safety and Prevention; Planning for Emergencies; and Prevention of Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma. And any of the following developmentally appropriate practices modules completed through ELFL, as applicable: Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Infants/Toddlers; Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Preschool Children; or Supporting the Social- Emotional Development of Mixed-Age Group Care. Additionally, providers who have completed this training by December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. OR b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Child Development in the School Readiness Program; Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable). Page 8 School Read3 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report eccd7432-ce1a-40ab-bc9f-643eee61d9e0)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 267/16/2025
26. (26-50)
4 cpr staff present and 4 first aid staff present Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report eccd7432-ce1a-40ab-bc9f-643eee61d9e0)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 517/16/2025
51. (51-75)
5 cpr staff present and 5 first aid staff present 76-100 6 cpr staff present and 6 first aid staff present 101+ 7 cpr staff present and 7 first aid staff present Please note when there are less than 25 children in care, there needs to only be enough child care personnel, with the CPR certification and first aid training, to meet the ratio requirements. For instance, when the number of children present only requires two staff to meet ratio, then only two staff will be required to hold current CPR/First Aid; and when only one staff is needed to meet ratio, then only one staff will be required to hold current CPR/First Aid certification. The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note: you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your rosters current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. Volunteers who work 10 hours or more monthly must be screened. Volunteer logs must be maintained. Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Inservice Annual in-service training hours, ten (10), will be monitored during the inspection after June 30, 2021. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, July 2017, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference, and included in the child care facilities personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the department website at www.myflorida.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Please visit our website at, View official inspection document for information regarding -Child care news/announcements -Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, Licensing Handbooks, and Classification Summaries -Brochures, fact sheets, publications, reports, forms, and applications Important Contacts: Child Care Training Information Center [CCTIC]: 1-888-FL-CCTIC | 1-888-352-2842 Background Screening Helpdesk: 1-888-352-2849 Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE | 1-800-962-2873 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Deanne Sanchez Date: 07/16/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Ann Price Date: 07/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report eccd7432-ce1a-40ab-bc9f-643eee61d9e0)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4012/4/2024
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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. Medication had an expiration date of: November 2024. This was resolved at the time of inspection when the provider called the parent. The parent stated they would drop off tonight at pick up time a current medication for the child. Expired medication was removed from the classroom and set aside for the parent to pick up. Action Plan: Provider will have the staff complete weekly checks on all medications to ensure expired medications are sent home or discarded immediately. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 9a06f4de-7f5e-4e83-b57e-1a7e6c5598a0)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
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About this daycare
- Location: JACKSONVILLE, DUVAL County
- Capacity: 181
- Type: Child Care Facility
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