Destined Angels Christian Academy, Inc

JACKSONVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity75
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$973/mo

Contact information

Address902 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville FL, 32205

CityJACKSONVILLE, FL 32205

CountyDUVAL

Phone9045805760

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

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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902 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville FL, 32205, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/10/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 423/10/2026

    42. (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have forms on file for review during onsite visit. Current records will need to be obtained and a copy of current records provided to the specialist for corrective action. Specialist observed 21 records for total enrollment. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Compliance Comments Specialist observed 21 records for total enrollment. 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 Due: 3/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-10. View official inspection document (report 9a82ffa3-1041-4634-9abc-8ede9d8956ff)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3711/20/2025

    37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-06)

    The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the first aid kit was found to be missing items (bottled water). Provider was advised that first aid kits must be restocked after each use. Provider will restock first aid kit and send a picture of the complete first aid kit to Licensing Supervisor as documentation. The following technical assistance was provided: 6.2 First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures. Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report b817e367-0fcf-41f6-85fd-c3c8a3baf7f9)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/20/2025

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drill was documented for October 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Supervisor observed no documented fire drills for October 2025 on the fire drill log. Provider stated that the drill was completed but not documented on the log. Provider will document fire drills that have been conducted and provide a copy of the updated fire drill log. The following technical assistance was provided: 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. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report b817e367-0fcf-41f6-85fd-c3c8a3baf7f9)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 458/7/2025

    45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility still has not completed and provided the licensing specialist with a copy of the background screening roaster. The facility is to complete roaster and provide the specialist with a copy. 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. Compliance Comments Licensing specialist completed onsite visit to the childcare facility on 8/7/2025, the provider was unable to print all items at the time and had to scan item to the specialist via email. All documentation received on 8/7/25, via email and not obtained onsite. Copy of current attendance for the childcare facility for the past 5 days. All items are in compliance a Due: 8/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report cd8a9012-fafb-4827-bd2b-6651b2911535)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 417/14/2025

    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: Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have current shot records on file during onsite visits. Current records will need to be obtained and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 127/14/2025

    12. (12-19)

    Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Inspection logs not completed at to assure playground is maintained. The play area is unclean as there are bags of toys that are tied up and left on the playground that has been rained on and has dirt build up. Play area needs to be cleaned off (see photo). Logs must be maintained and conducted. Facility is to provide log for the month for corrective action and clean play area to assure safety for the children enrolled. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 217/14/2025

    21. (21-12)

    The facility did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: One of the main toilets that is used for the enrolled children is not in working order. The restroom will need to be repaired so that the enrolled children can use the restroom. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring. Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 247/14/2025

    24. (24-23)

    The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Specialist observed no thermometer in the refrigerator during onsite inspection. A working thermometer needs to be placed in the refrigerator/freezer to assure correct temperature is maintained. 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made. Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 267/14/2025

    26. (26-01)

    The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: The facility did not have a menu posted to show what the children were eating for the day. The cook informed the specialist what the children were eating for the day. The facility will need provide the specialist with a menu for the day/week/month to show what the children will be eating at the childcare facility. A copy is to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 3.9.3 Food Safety Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements. 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 337/14/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: No one at the facility had completed in service hours for the fiscal year. All staff will need to complete in service hours and provide the specialist with a copy of completed in service hours. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 427/14/2025

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the child who had an expired form on file. A current form will need to be obtained and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Compliance Comments Specialist observed a total of 19 records for total enrollment. 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 Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 457/14/2025

    45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain roaster to show all staff listed. The facility will need to provide the specialist with a copy of background screening log showing all staff listed. 5 Background 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: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 467/14/2025

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-01)

    There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility that had mixed group of 12 children did not have an attendance log to show all children in care was accounted for. The facility is to provide the specialist with a copy of an attendance log for the remaining of the week and provide the specialist with a copy. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT Due: 7/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 472652fa-e62d-4288-9adf-041853d8f088)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 233/6/2025

    23. (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [facility did not documented proof of completed drills.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During onsite renewal inspection the facility failed to have documented proof of completed drills. The director stated that they have been completing drills every other month. The facility is to conducted to additional drills and document and provide the licensing specialist with a copy of completed drills. The facility is also to conduct monthly fire drills as stated in the code. 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. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. 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 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report 8a12e93b-55cb-4795-836d-2d2568fd3b9c)

    Not corrected
  14. High riskStandard 443/6/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who had expired forms on file. The facility is to have the staff sign new forms and provide the licensing specialist with updated signed forms. 7.4 Personnel Records. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report 8a12e93b-55cb-4795-836d-2d2568fd3b9c)

    Not corrected
  15. Medium-High riskStandard 333/6/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-02)

    The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [None of the staff files had training transcripts]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR] Comments: During onsite inspection the licensing specialist observed all staff file folders and noted that none of the folders had copies of transcripts showing that each staff member began and/or completed training. The item was completed onsite as each staff member pulled up their transcript and sent to the directors phone to be printed out for their file. Specialist observed transcript on staff phone. 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Compliance Comments The Department of Children and Families in partnership with the Office of Early Learning is launching the Trauma Endorsement in July 2019. To earn the endorsement, you must have an active Director Credential and successfully complete the following courses: Online 5-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals and Instructor-led 40-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors. To learn more about these courses, go to View official inspection document You may also contact your local Training Coordinator for Circuit 4, Vanessa Williams at (904) 632-3199, or the Child Care Training Information Center toll-free at 1-888-352-2842. Scholarships are available through T.E.A.C.H. who may be contacted toll-free at 1-877- FL TEACH (358-3224). the scholarship is not guaranteed and that one of the eligibility criteria is that the individuals Director Credential is due for renewal in the upcoming year. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report 8a12e93b-55cb-4795-836d-2d2568fd3b9c)

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 333/6/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who is listed as other was observed in a classroom providing care and assistance to the enrolled children. The staff member does not meet the required training in order to work in a classroom as childcare personnel. The staff member will need to complete required training in order to remain in the classroom and be listed as personnel. 4 Training Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children, training is required. Child care personnel in compliance with the school-age requirements shall be considered in compliance with the child care personnel training requirements. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report 8a12e93b-55cb-4795-836d-2d2568fd3b9c)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 2411/20/2024

    24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-02)

    Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed infant room teacher preparing a bottle near the diaper changing table as opposed to in the food preparation area. Corrected at time of inspection. Provider was informed that all food and bottle preparation must occur in the approved food preparation area. Technical assistance was provided. 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 6d4dacf5-93e0-47f2-947c-449cbc25c046)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 3310/24/2024

    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: Specialist reviewed the training records for personnel (V.W) Personnel has not completed the 45 hour introductory training. Specialist is giving personnel until 11/22/24 to have completed training. The personnel can assist as kitchen staff or cleaning, but should not be solely responsible for a classroom of children. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 23993cb7-56c9-4a97-a57a-179e8c64c820)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 0310/24/2024

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Specialist arrived at the facility with one volunteer outside with 2 school-aged children. (Z.W) Specialist observed inside Classroom A a ratio of 8 children, ranging 2 to 4 years, to one staff (L.W). In Classroom B, there was a mixed ratio of 2 one-year olds and 4 infants to 1 staff. (V.W) Two personnel were needed in the second classroom. The specialist stayed with the staff, and the volunteer stayed with Classroom B until another personnel (R.W) arrived. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining accurate classroom ratios. If personnel leave, the number of children in a classroom needs to be adjusted to maintain ratio. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 23993cb7-56c9-4a97-a57a-179e8c64c820)

    Not corrected

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$973/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: 75
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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