Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.79
Chappell Schools Deerwood
8400 Baycenter Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- License:
- C04DU0093
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 265
- License expiration:
- December 21, 2026
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval 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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Chappell Schools Deerwood from March 24, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of May 7, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 30, 2026 through May 12, 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
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32256
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 21, 2023March 17, 2026Inspection 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: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [time of arrival at the destination, the signature and date of the driver, the signature and date of the second child care personnel, the time of arrival at the destination, the departure and arrival locations were incorrect or not present]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed transportation logs during inspection that did not include time of arrival at the destination, the signature and date of the driver, the signature and date of the second child care personnel, the time of arrival at the destination, the departure and arrival locations were incorrect or not present. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [mixed age of 3 through school age] group was inadequate in that [child #1 sustained an injury to his arm]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist determined through evidence & testimony that the teacher in the classroom was not adequately supervising the children in that child #1 sustained an injury to their arm when child #2 pulled child #1, by one arm, from the top of the couch in the library. The teacher in the classroom was observed to be looking at a tablet during the duration leading up to and including the incident. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist via e-mail a written statement from all staff members that they understand and will maintain adequate supervision ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 incidents/accident reports during inspection that were written and signed the date after the incident occurred. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist via e-mail a written statement from all staff members that they understand and will maintain CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C (Section 8, numbers 3 and 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 4 children's field trip permission forms that did grant the children's parental permission to participate in each field trip. Counselor observed during inspection that 3 children attended 1 to 2 field trips with the facility that the parents did not grant permission for. Counselor observed 1 child's field trip permission form that had parental initials by each field trip, however the parent did not sign the written statement at the bottom of the field trip form. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.7 Field Trip Activities C. Written parental permission must be obtained in the form of a general or eve ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
- Official code
- 10-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [updated doctor's note with the increase in the amount and dosage of the inhaler Albuterol. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child's Albuterol inhaler that did not include the updated doctor's note with the increase in the amount and dosage of the medication. Counselor could only observe a prescription during inspection that stated 1 puff every 4 to 6 hours as needed, however counselor observed that staff were administrating 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed. Counselor received a doctor's note on 4/15/2024 via e-mail, prior to submitting inspection to provider for signature, that matched the information located on the medication form. Counselor observed that the doctor's note stated that the note is valid since 1/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the facility utilized an outside transportation source to transportation the children on field trips on 6/7/2023 and 6/9/2023. The facility utilized 2 drivers that had expired annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive and 1 driver did not have current First Aid/ CPR on file during inspection to review. Provider no longer utilizes the outside transportation system to transport. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
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 [there were broken/cracked plastic PVC pipes that were present on two playgrounds and the rock climber on the playground has a hole with cracks that is duct taped]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed broken/cracked plastic PVC pipes that were present on two playgrounds and the rock climber on the playground has a hole with cracks that is duct taped. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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 above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 mont ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 5 staff members that did not complete the 10 hours of in-service during the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Corrective Action: Staff members are to complete the 10 hours of in-service hours. Provider is to submit the in-service form with documentation showing completion of th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor could not observe the unknown driver's valid Florida driver's license, an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, valid certificate of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation during inspection, due to the information not being present at the facility. The driver's name from the outside source, Rock Transportation, was unknown by the provider during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A vali ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor could not determine during inspection if the transportation vehicle utilized by the facility on 3/16/2023 had an annual inspection for the transportation vehicle utilized due to no documentation being present at the facility during inspection . Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Counselor could not determine during inspection if the transportation vehicle utilized by the facility on 3/16/2023 had a vehicle alarm installed due to no documentation being present at the facility .No vehicle was inspected for the facility, from Rock Transportation, by the Department prior to transportation due to the Department not receiving any prior communication from the facility of the transportation taking place prior to inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [counselor observed sippy cups in the one year old room being washed after lunch ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed sippy cups in the one year old room being washed after lunch in the handwashing sink. The sippy cups are brought from home with water, the water is poured out before lunch, and milk is put in all of the sippy cups. After lunch the sippy cups are washed in the handwashing sink with hand soap and water from the handwashing sink is placed in the sippy cups. The sippy cups were removed from the classroom during inspection and taken to the kitchen for proper washing cycle. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook during inspection: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Epi Pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed an epi pen present for 1 child that was not in the original container and did not have the prescription present during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook during inspection: 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: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 3 non prescription medications, Working Hands Soap, Triple Paste and Aquaphor, that did no have a medication form present during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility 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: F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-11
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 the current process for ensuring that children are always actively supervised while in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a concern regarding active supervision in a classroom setting. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains focus on children's activities and safety at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed and accurate for every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 identified that transportation logs were missing required details like signatures and arrival times. Asking about this helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking children during transport.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 3/29/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all medication records and doctor's instructions are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2024 show a finding where a child's medication record did not match the updated doctor's instructions. This question clarifies how the staff manages and verifies medical documentation for children in their care.
- Context
- This item was marked as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting accidents or incidents to ensure they are recorded on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 indicate that some incident reports were not documented on the day of the occurrence. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures timely and accurate communication regarding any accidents.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 5/7/2026 for this item.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to the standard schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates and schedule changes helps parents feel connected to their child's experience. Regular, transparent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the facility.