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Grow Early Learning Jennings Center

3426 NW County Road 143, Jennings, FL 32053

License:
C03HA0015
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Head Start, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
100
License expiration:
August 10, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Hamilton County.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Grow Early Learning Jennings Center from April 3, 2023 through April 1, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 6, 2023 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 20, 2023.

Eight later inspections, from December 11, 2023 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 7 local median in Hamilton County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.09
Local median
0.15

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
9%
Local median
11%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening., after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
Report comments
A staff member in facility did not have background screens completed after the five year initial screening period. Technical assistance: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. A staff member was not rescreened ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

How does the center track staff background screening requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2023 noted that a staff member's five-year re-screening was not completed on time. This question helps understand the current administrative process for managing these mandatory timelines.
Context
The issue was identified in a 2023 report, and multiple clean inspections have occurred since that time.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully vetted before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages staff credentials and vetting provides insight into the importance placed on maintaining a qualified and verified team. This helps families feel confident in the personnel caring for their children.
General question

How do you communicate with parents if there are any changes to the daily routine or staffing in a classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication about classroom changes helps parents stay informed and comfortable with the care environment. Knowing how the center shares information can clarify their approach to transparency.
General question

Could you describe how you supervise staff to ensure they are following all center policies and state requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the center's internal oversight and management style helps parents understand how the leadership team maintains high standards of care. This provides a better sense of how the facility operates on a daily basis.
General question

What kind of ongoing training or professional development do your teachers receive throughout the year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Ongoing training is a key indicator of a center's commitment to quality and keeping staff updated on best practices. This helps parents understand the professional environment the teachers work in.