Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0
Hickory Grove Early Learning Center
310 S Oakridge Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- License:
- C04CL0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 120
- License expiration:
- August 13, 2026
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Hickory Grove Early Learning Center from April 10, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved child guidance.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32043
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- An inappropriate method of discipline was used by a teacher in the two-year-old classroom. The teacher told a child if he did not correct his behavior, he would get a Jesus Spanking. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.8 Child Discipline B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Corrective Action: Teacher stated she meant no harm and would never put her hands to spank or hit anyones child. Teacher signed another discipline policy and wrote an apology to the parent acknowledging her wrong choice of words. Director reviewed the cameras and verified no child were spanked or tou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [3] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the following ratios: VPK A: 8 children to 2 staff VPK B: 6 children to 2 staff VPK C: 10 children to 1 staff Infants A: 3 children to 1 staff Infants B: 4 children to 1 staff Ones: 9 children to 2 staff Twos: 15 children to 2 staff Threes A: 8 children to 2 staff Threes B: 10 children to 1 staff Additional staff present Licensing Specialist observed Infant Classroom A with three children left alone in cribs with no teacher. The infant classroom is divided into two classrooms by a partition and a half door. Licensing Specialist observed both infant teachers talking in Classroom B. Director had one teacher move to Classroom A to supervise the infa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one of the one-year-old teachers in the office upon arrival. Licensing Specialist observed the one-year-old classroom with 1 teacher 9 children at naptime. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. Corrective ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the fence area on the playground to have gaps more than 3.5 inches at the entryway to play area and the double gates located to the rear of the play area. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at lea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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
- Licensing Specialist observed bottles and sippy cups not labeled in classrooms with childs first and last name. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Director provided markers for teachers add childrens names to bottles and sippy cups.
- 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
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed infant food and pouches in the refrigerator. Food was not labeled and teacher advised Licensing Specialist that she did not know what child it was for. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Director provided markers to staff and had the staff label the childs food brought from home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the training and support provided to staff regarding the center's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a concern regarding the implementation of the facility's written disciplinary policies. Asking about staff training helps clarify how the center ensures that all personnel understand and follow these guidelines in their daily interactions with children.
- Context
- The finding was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that outdoor play areas remain secure and properly maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 identified a need for repairs to playground fencing. This question allows you to learn about the center's routine maintenance schedule and how they verify that play areas are secure for children.
- Context
- The issue was identified for correction in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff are moving between rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 noted an instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Understanding the center's current process for tracking and maintaining these ratios provides insight into how they prioritize consistent supervision.
- Context
- The situation was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring that all children are actively supervised, particularly during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 highlighted a concern regarding supervision during nap time. Asking about current practices helps you understand how the center ensures that staff are always available and attentive to children's needs.
- Context
- The concern was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and label items brought from home, such as bottles and food, to ensure they are correctly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted that some items brought from home were not properly labeled. This question helps you understand the center's current system for organizing and identifying personal items to ensure each child receives their own belongings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations