Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0
The Children's Corner, Inc.
1720 Smith St, Orange Park, FL 32073
- License:
- C04CL0051
- 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: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 209
- License expiration:
- July 28, 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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Children's Corner, Inc. from March 23, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32073
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The metal fence on the playground was bent and twisted and had a sharp edge resulting in the small childs finger receiving a cut. The provider had the fence repaired during this investigation. Technical Assistance given: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The childs finger was cut on 04-28-26 and the incident report not written until 04-29-26. Technical Assistance given: 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK class] group was inadequate in that [the former teacher forced a child into the bathroom and appeared to lock the door and then she leaned on the door to prevent child from coming out]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the investigation licensing reviewed the video and the saw one of the former VPK teachers take a child and put them in the bathroom with the light off and pretend like she locked the door, (the door doesn't lock but has the turn knob so it looked like door was locked) and then teacher rested her body up against the door preventing child from coming out. Technical Assistance given: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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]
- Report comments
- Teacher in the VPK classroom did not follow their own discipline policy. On October 29, 2025, on this child's first day the VPK teacher listed on the confidential page put the child in the bathroom instead of sitting the child in time out which is what their discipline policy states. Technical Assistance: 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 facil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the blue metal sit on truck is rusty and some of the paint was peeling off.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed a blue metal sit on truck is rusting and the blue paint is peeling off. The blue metal truck is on the one- and two-year-old playground. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Abuse and Neglect forms had not been updated annually by 7 staff members, 6 were completed at time of inspection. One staff member listed on the confidential page was not at center yesterday to update form. Provider will have employee sign a new Child Abuse and Neglect form and send that form via email to FSC. 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 402.305 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that all staff members are fully trained on and consistently following the facility's current discipline and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection report indicate concerns regarding staff adherence to written discipline policies and supervision standards. Asking about current training and oversight helps families understand how the center ensures consistent, positive interactions between staff and children.
- Context
- The facility has had subsequent inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff background screening and personnel records remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2024 inspection report identified a gap in personnel record documentation. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with staff screening requirements.
- Context
- The correction was due by March 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and document its daily safety checks for both indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a concern regarding the maintenance of playground equipment. Discussing the current daily inspection process provides insight into how the center proactively maintains a well-kept environment for the children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for documenting and notifying parents if an incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from May 2026 show a finding regarding the timing of incident documentation. Understanding the current communication and reporting workflow helps parents feel confident that they will be informed promptly about any occurrences involving their child.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you involve parents in the daily routine and keep them updated on their child's development and classroom experiences?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is a key part of a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about the center's approach to updates helps parents understand how they will stay connected to their child's daily life.