Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.25
Merry Pop-Ins Child Care Center
3935 Saint Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205
- License:
- C04DU0298
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- February 27, 2027
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
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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Merry Pop-Ins Child Care Center from February 1, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 1, 2023 and involved staff training.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
10 later inspections, from May 24, 2023 through June 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32205
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.52
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
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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
- Report comments
- Staff member 1 has not begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The staff brought this standard into compliance by beginning a DCF training course.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
How does the center ensure that all new staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2023 inspection show a finding regarding documentation of staff introductory training. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and manages these requirements for new employees.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and there have been multiple clean inspections since that date.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully prepared to support the children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center trains and prepares new team members provides insight into the quality of care and supervision provided to children.
General question
Could you describe how you maintain consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between teachers and families is essential for ensuring that children's needs are met consistently throughout the day.
General question
How do you determine the daily activities and learning goals for the different age groups in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the curriculum and activity planning helps parents understand how the center supports child development and engagement.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom environments and ensure that center policies are being followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular oversight and management presence are important for maintaining a consistent and supportive environment for both staff and children.