Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows

JACKSONVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity135
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville FL, 32256

CityJACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

CountyDUVAL

Phone9043858222

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity135

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville FL, 32256, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2025

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

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 333/25/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

    Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed two staff members that have not completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training courses as of inspection date. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. Corrective Action: The two staff members are to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training courses. Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist, via e-mail, the two staff members DCF Training Transcript showing the completion of the 40 hours. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report a4704774-d3a1-4938-ab4f-64dfa420da11)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

19Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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, DUVAL County
  • Capacity: 135
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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