Grace Jones Community Center, Inc
MARATHON, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address230 41st Street Gulf, Marathon FL, 33050
CountyMONROE
Phone3057436064
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:15PM
Capacity73
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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230 41st Street Gulf, Marathon FL, 33050, MARATHON, FL 33050
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 337/31/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.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. Compliance Comments Directors' credentials 2/3/2026 Staff credentials 8/21/2028 Due: 9/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-31. View official inspection document (report b134f5df-1054-4a38-8e7b-c074d2106e95)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 447/31/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed file missing for an employee that came back. Please see supplemental for more info. T.A. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. 13 of 14 files reviewed, 14 updated in the system, 1 new staff since last inspection 0 removed. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 9/1/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-31. View official inspection document (report b134f5df-1054-4a38-8e7b-c074d2106e95)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: MARATHON, MONROE County
- Capacity: 73
- Type: Child Care Facility
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