Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.13
Palms Preschool & Childcare Center
3410 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- License:
- C04DU0328
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 190
- License expiration:
- October 16, 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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Palms Preschool & Childcare Center from February 10, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved supervision.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32250
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.12
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3-year-old] group was inadequate in that [They were left unsupervised.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director reviewed surveillance video which shows a staff member leaving the three-year-old classroom, three children were left unattended for a period of 8 minutes. Staff member signed and reviewed the Childcare facility Rules and Regulations for supervision. Staff was terminated on 2/27/2026. Per the Child Care Facility Handbook Section 2.4 Supervision, B: Childcare 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 childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- 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
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
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 child got off the bus]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor was given a written notice from the provider that they will not be transporting children and haven't transported since June 2, 2023. They will resume transportation at an estimated date of 08/14/2023. Technical assistance provided to the director: Child Care Facility Handbook Section, 2.5.2. A state, " 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 childcare 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 log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- S.M.Z. hired on 10/5/202; should have started the 40 Hours Introductory Training by 01/5/2023. This child care personnel began the training on 3/21/2023. As corrective action, S.M.Z. will provider written proof of beginning the 40 Hours Introductory Training. Technical assistance was provided to the director: Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 4.1 states, " Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not cons ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff member listed on supplemental did not have documentation to show completion of required school readiness training. This was corrected as staff member listed on supplemental completed training that day. 8.2 Training Courses All program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must successfully complete one of the following sets of pre-service training coursework: 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and av ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed one employee [JC] had not started the introductory training within 90 days of employment. The employee's start date was 09/06/2022 and the training was not started until 01/30/2023. The standard was brought back into compliance because the training has been started. JC has until 12/06/2023 to complete the 40 hours introductory training and until 09/06/2023 to complete the early literacy training.
- 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
What steps has the center taken to strengthen supervision practices in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in February 2026 identified a concern regarding the supervision of children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure consistent oversight.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in May 2026 found no issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for documenting transportation logs if the center provides that service?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a gap in transportation log documentation. Asking about this helps families understand how the center currently tracks children during transit.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all new staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 identified instances where documentation for staff training timelines was missing. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system for staff professional development.
- Context
- These issues were corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to maintaining daily routines and consistent communication with parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages daily schedules and keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the care their child receives. Consistent communication is a key part of a supportive childcare environment.
General question
How does the staff handle transitions between different activities throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about transition management provides insight into how the center maintains order and engagement during busy times of the day. This helps parents understand the flow of the classroom experience.