Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.25
Gingerbread Learning Center
30 Knight Boxx Rd, Orange Park, FL 32065
- License:
- C04CL0102
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 133
- License expiration:
- March 21, 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 inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Gingerbread Learning Center from February 28, 2023 through July 8, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
8 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32065
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- 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.
Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 4, 2025March 31, 2026April 8, 2026June 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Preschool] group was inadequate in that [the teacher was not in eye sight of children in the loft area of the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed camera footage of incident. Licensing Specialist observed the teacher in the restroom assisting other children. Licensing Specialist observed two children in the upper loft area unsupervised, and teacher was not aware of what they were doing. Licensing Specialist observed the two children engaged in inappropriate behavior. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one-year-old classrom] group was inadequate in that [toddlers were able to bite others]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist received a report of children biting in the one-year-old classroom. Licensing Specialist interviewed staff and determined a lack of supervision during diaper changes and playground time. Technical assistance provided from the CCP Handbook: 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 and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [Staff was continuiously on cell phone for personal use and not in eyesight of infants in care]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed staff constantly using their cell phones for personal use. Licensing Specialist observed staff having conversations with each other and not in sight of the infants in cribs, bouncy, and on the floor. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 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 and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [a staff member used extreme force to make a child stay on their assigned sleeping mat during naptime.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed camera footage provided by Director. Licensing Specialist observed staff member lift the child with one arm from the ground and body slam the child on the sleeping mat several times during the observation. Licensing Specialist observed the staff member continuously applying pressure to the childs head with her hand with force and with harsh verbal tones. Licensing Specialist observed staff members completely covering the childs head with a blanket during naptime. Licensing Specialist observed the staff member placing her leg over the childs back to restrain the child from moving and getting off the sleeping mat Technical assistance provided from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The infant room diaper changing table is attached to the wall and is lifted down when in use by staff. It is attached 4 feet from the ground. Licensing Specialist observed a childs sleeping mat underneath the diaper change table. Licensing Specialist observed staff members changing diapers while child was sleeping underneath. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. Corrective Action: Director requires all children in infant room to sleep in cribs until they are transitioned to the one-year-old classroom and are trained to sleep on a mat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed child covered completely with a blanket during naptime by staff members. Licensing Specialist observed the child struggling at times to remove the blanket from her head. Director advised Licensing Specialist that covering children completely with blankets is not their practice or policy. Licensing Specialist observed infant in crib with bottle. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed staff members placing their lunch on the diaper changing table. Licensing Specialist observed that the changing table surface was not cleaned after each diaper change. Licensing Specialist observed staff not using gloves during diaper changes or washing their hands after diaper changes. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During walkthrough to check ratios, Licensing Specialist observed a three-year old unattended in the restroom. Staff was in the classroom passing out snack. Director sent child to classroom and advised staff to call for someone to take child to restroom. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. Standard was brought into compliance when director took child back to class. A corrective action plan was provided to Licensing Specialist at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-15
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
- Child was given whole milk by accident that had a written restriction from his physician to not serve. Parent was not notified that this incident occurred. Staff did not complete an incident report to notify parent. Technical assistance provided from the CCF 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 affected party, date ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [diaper powder], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff member noticed red bumps on child's bottom. Staff member applied diaper powder to butt area. This powder was not authorized by parent to use. The daycare supplies the diaper powder. Licensing Specialist advised provider only soap and water can be used. Any other substance or medication requires a written authorization and must be provided by parent. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- 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 October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
Can you walk me through the current procedures in place to ensure staff are actively supervising children in all areas of the classroom, including lofts or play structures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection note a finding where children were not in the teacher's line of sight while in a loft area. Asking about current supervision practices helps clarify how the center ensures constant oversight in all parts of the room.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or support do you provide to staff regarding appropriate ways to guide child behavior and manage naptime routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a concern regarding the use of force during naptime. This question allows you to learn about the center's current staff training and expectations for positive, gentle guidance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all sleeping environments, including cribs and mats, are kept free of items that might pose a risk to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 show a finding related to items in sleep spaces that could pose a safety risk. It is helpful to understand the center's current policies on maintaining safe sleep environments for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring that parents are notified immediately if an incident occurs involving their child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate a lapse in documenting and notifying a parent about an incident. Asking about the current communication protocol helps ensure you understand how the center keeps families informed.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does your team stay updated on the latest health and safety requirements for things like medication administration and diapering?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center maintains its knowledge of health and safety standards helps parents feel confident in the daily care provided to children. This question provides insight into the center's commitment to ongoing staff training and operational excellence.