Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.25
Orange Park Kindergarten
3050 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065
- License:
- C04CL0044
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- January 20, 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
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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Orange Park Kindergarten from January 6, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 5, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 13, 2026.
Two later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32065
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.68
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 11, 2024September 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS was reviewing the employee files and did not find the documents needed for background screening for an employee. LS reviewed the social security number in Clearinghouse and did not find the employee being screened. Provider stated the employee is under the age of 18 and that is why she was not screened. LS provided technical assistance from the 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 avail ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the child care facility had a child discipline policy but it was not followed. Personnel needs to redirect children to another activity and follow child care discipline policy. LS provided technical assistance from the handbook: 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- LS interviewed teachers whom stated an incident occurred regarding a 4 year old child falling and hitting her head on the handwashing sink. Director nor the teachers reported the incident to the child's family nor wrote up a report. LS provided technical assistance from the handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS interviewed Director and teachers in which both stated they have witnessed an incident as a suspected child abuse and neglect. Director stated a child was inappropriate in her behavior in which she would try to touch other children's private parts as well as adults. LS asked Director if she reported suspected child abuse or neglect from her behavior and Director stated no. LS interviewed another teacher who stated the office admin had been aggressive to several children and to the point one got hurt in the past. The teacher had told the Director and a report was never reported to the hotline. Director did not file this report in the employee's files. LS provided technical ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not complete the required training within the time frame. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who were recently hired did not have proof of completed training on file. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not complete the required training within the time frame as required by School Readiness. Item was corrected as the training was completed late. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook l ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file 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 mos ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the children who need updated records for their file. 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 author ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has an expired form on file 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not have an updated form on file for review during onsite inspection. Counselor noted that there was 4 new hires since last inspection. 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.,
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has not completed the required training. 4.2 Training Requirements. 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 training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not begin the required training within the time frame. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not complete the School Readiness training within the time frame. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to supplemental for the staff member who was hired 8-24-22, did not begin the required training within the time frame in order to work in the child care industry. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the staff began the training during onsite inspection. 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 training timeframes begin at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 show that background screening documentation was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your leadership team ensure that all staff are trained on and consistently follow the facility's child guidance and discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted concerns regarding staff interactions with children and adherence to discipline policies. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to support positive staff-child interactions and ensure policy compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for documenting and communicating with families if an incident occurs involving a child while they are in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 indicate a finding where an incident was not reported to the family as required. Discussing the current notification process helps families understand how the center handles communication during emergencies or accidents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of annual training and documentation requirements for your staff to ensure all personnel records remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings in 2024 regarding incomplete personnel records, specifically concerning annual child abuse reporting forms. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing administrative requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining open and regular communication with parents regarding their child's daily experiences and any health or safety updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for building trust and ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's well-being. This question helps parents understand the center's philosophy on family engagement and transparency.