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Discovery Childcare LLC

2890 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

License:
C04CL0174
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 10:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
72
License expiration:
October 27, 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Discovery Childcare LLC from October 14, 2024 through May 19, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 24, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of October 6, 2025.

Three later inspections, from October 14, 2025 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
8

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32073

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The frame of the [small slide not connected to the jungle gym.] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection the slide that is not attached to the big jungle gym had the ladder not mounted in the ground and the slide was missing a bolt to secure it to the ground. Technical Assistance given: 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 month of all supports abo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-02
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [infant tylenol was given to a infant but the label says under 2 consult a physician. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Parent gave permission for child to take infant Tylenol 1.25 ml, however, the child is only 3 months old and the directions on the box say under two consult a physician. The provider administered one dose. Technical Assistance given: 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 prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the me ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-06
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Infant Room] group was inadequate in that [A infant was asleep in a bouncy seat inside a playpen alone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Upon arrival into the infant room, Licensing Specialist observed an infant asleep in a bouncy seat, inside the play pen area. This infant was alone inside the playpen area situated in the center of infant room. There was no teacher inside the play pen area with infant during observation/inspection. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A potentially harmful item, [cleaning supplies], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed spray bottles in classrooms used for cleaning not labeled with substance contained inside. Director stated that the yellow substance contained in the spray bottles was Lysol, used for cleaning. Child Care Facility Handbook states the following: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed a trash can on a crib sheet inside a crib located near the sink area. Licensing Specialist observed the trash can with used diapers and trash inside. Licensing Specialist advised that putting the trash can inside the crib, on top of a crib sheet is unsanitary. Child Care Facility Handbook states the following: 3.11 Indoor Equipment B. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Facilities must ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-05

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 explain the current process for ensuring medication is administered exactly according to manufacturer or doctor instructions?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a September 2025 inspection note a finding regarding medication administration that did not align with manufacturer label directions. This question helps clarify how the staff now verifies dosage instructions before giving any medication.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected by the due date of 10/6/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially harmful materials are properly labeled and stored securely?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2024 identified a finding where cleaning supplies were not labeled as required. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage and labeling practices for these materials.
Context
This was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the team maintain active supervision of infants throughout the day, especially during nap times or when they are in play areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a November 2024 inspection report a finding regarding the supervision of an infant in a play area. This question allows the director to describe the current supervision protocols in place to keep children safe.
Context
This was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the routine for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure everything remains securely anchored and in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show findings related to the maintenance and anchoring of outdoor equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's current schedule for checking playground safety.
Context
The most recent finding in this area was corrected by the due date of 10/6/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that toys and equipment are kept clean and sanitized throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2024 included a finding regarding the sanitation of indoor equipment. This question helps parents learn about the current cleaning routines and schedules used to maintain a sanitary environment.
Context
This was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations