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Andromeda Preschool

131 Suzanne Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

License:
C04CL0006
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
90
License expiration:
January 18, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,361 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,127 - $1,361/mo

Median daily rate: $52.00 - $62.80

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Clay County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 21, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Andromeda Preschool from May 16, 2023 through April 21, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 22, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of September 2, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through April 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32073

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.15

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Employee listed on the supplemental page did not start the DCF training within 90 days of employment. Employee has since started the training. Employee should have started the training by May 2025 and instead did not start the training until 08/12/2025. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin trai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplemental had an expired shot record. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 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) F.A.C. or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p) FAC 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Employee listed on the supplemental did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form in the file. Corrective Action: Provider is to email licensing specialist a copy of the signed Child Abuse and Neglect Form. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records 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 and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neg ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Employee listed on the supplemental page did not have a 5131 filled out and in the file. Corrective Action: Provider is to email licensing specialist a copy of the 5131 completely filled out. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screen ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on the supplemental page had more than a 90-day break in service and a rescreening should have been completed before hiring. This was completed at time of inspection when Provider went into background screening and initiated the rescreen. Technical Assistance from Handbook: C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
Provider hired staff member listed on the supplemental. That employee has worked in the industry before and had run out of time to complete the required 40 hours. Provider has suspended employee until training has been completed. Technical Assistance given from handbook: B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re-employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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]
Report comments
Child Abuse and Neglect Forms were signed while LS present. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records 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 and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Pag ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [2nd sweep signature at time of return]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Provider did not have a 2nd signature on the van log upon returning from drop off in the mornings. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 25, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
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 or emergency preparedness done during the month of March 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Provider failed to do a monthly fire drill during the month of March 2024. Technical Assistance Given from handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit 2 weeks of Fire Drills by 05/02/2024
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Cups in the VPK classroom were not labeled with the child's first and last names. Provider stated that parents change the cups daily FSC explained to provider that teachers need to label the cups as the children come into the center or the classroom. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 3.9.5 B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC reviewed 4 newly enrolled children's immunization records and 1 was not in compliance. Child listed on supplemental page did not have a current immunization record on file.Corrective Action: Provider is to email FSC a copy of immunization record or letter stating that child has been disenrolled.Technical Assistance given from the handbook:7.1 Immunization RecordsThe child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, completeand properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the ReligiousExemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC reviewed 4 newly enrolled children's health records and 1 was out of compliance. Child listed on the confidential page does not have a current health record on file.Corrective action: Provider is to email FSC by May 2, 2024 a copy of child's health record or a letter stating that the child has been disenrolled. Technical Assitance given from handbook: 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 le ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01

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

Could you explain the process you use to ensure all staff background screenings are up to date and completed before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection show that background screening documentation was not fully completed for an employee after a break in service. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages staff screening requirements.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the documentation for staff background screening files to ensure every employee has a complete and current file on-site?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that a required background screening form was missing from an employee's file. This question allows the director to describe their current administrative practices for maintaining personnel records.
Context
A correction was due by April 17, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure that transportation logs, including required signatures, are accurately maintained every day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2024 show a finding regarding incomplete signatures on transportation logs. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current procedures for tracking children during transport.
Context
A correction was due by April 25, 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you keep track of immunization and health records to ensure they remain current for all children enrolled?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that health and immunization record documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current system for monitoring these important health documents.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for ensuring that all new staff members begin their required training within the state-mandated timeframe?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report shows that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in recent years. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet their training requirements.
Context
The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations