Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.25
Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School
415 Meldrum Ln, Orange Park, FL 32065
- License:
- C04CL0096
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, 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:
- 156
- License expiration:
- March 13, 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 inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School from February 8, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved staff training.
Sleep safety 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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 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
- 31%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 14, 2024February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 the supplemental for the staff member hired 9-15-25, did not begin the required training until 2-17-26. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member began training late. 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 the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- During onsite inspection specialist observed several items that posed a threat to the children in care. Specialist observed infants sleeping in cribs with blankets, another child was sleeping in a bouncy chair that was placed in a crib. The child also had a blanket. Another child was observed sleeping in a bouncy in the carpet area while another infant was observed laying on the carpet with a blanket and a bib on while the bib was over the child's face. Item was corrected at the time of inspection as staff members removed infants from bouncy chairs, removed blankets and bibs. Even though item was corrected onsite specialist recommends that staff who work directly with infants ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not complete the required training within the 30 days of hire 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the tra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed a total of 137 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 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
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed a total of 137 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record 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 examinatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to leave the class and out of the front door of the facility]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- The director reported that a 4 year old child was able to run out of classroom and out of the front door of the facility. The child was stopped by a parent coming into the building. The counselor recommends that the facility creates a safety plan to prevent an incident of this nature occurring again. A copy of the safety is to be provided to the counselor for corrective action. The counselor also recommends that the facility installs door chimes that will alert staff when a child attempts to go out any of the exit doors. The counselor recommends that the facility takes extra precautionary measures and installs a second exit button on the front door. The button should be place ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to document an incident involving a 4 year old child was able to leave his class and run out of the front door. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting discussing the importance of incident/accident report writing. A copy of the meeting notes containing all staff signature is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 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
- Due by April 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
Can you describe the current procedures in place to ensure infants are sleeping in a safe environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted concerns regarding items in cribs that could pose a risk to infants, and asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that children are always supervised, especially during transitions or busy times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection report mention a concern regarding the supervision of a child, and asking this helps parents understand the current protocols used to keep children safe and accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are taken to ensure that all staff members are fully trained and knowledgeable about safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in reports from 2024 and 2026, so this question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet their training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted missing documentation for health and immunization records, and this question allows parents to understand how the center manages these important files for each child.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any incidents that may occur while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily activities and any unusual occurrences helps parents feel confident and informed about their child's well-being throughout the day.