Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.09
The Discovery Tree Academy San Pablo
3232 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- License:
- C04DU0350
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 107
- License expiration:
- October 5, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Discovery Tree Academy San Pablo from February 1, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 27, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of January 30, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 28, 2026 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32224
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One driver did not have updated driver's physical. Driver's Physical Expired on 12/19/2025. Driver will obtain a Physical examination by due date. Per the Childcare Facility Handbook Section 2.5.1: B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all staff files including 3 new staff. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was expired for staff listed on the Supplemental Page. Per Child Care Facility Handbook Section 7.4, C: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Provider will obtain updated forms by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The operator, employee or substitute was supervising children while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or other drugs that impaired the individuals ability to provide safe child care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, F General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Teacher H.C. was supervising children while under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impaired her ability to provide safe child care. Another agent with the Department spent approximately one hour with H.C., both interviewing her and during the drug testing process conducted in compliance with DCF protocols. During this time, Another agent with the Department observed teacher H.C. to be nervous, agitated, and fidgety, in a manner that led another agent with the Department to conclude, based upon her experience and training, that teacher H.C. was acting in a manner consistent with being under the influence of Cocaine, Fentanyl, or similar narcotic. Anothe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-11
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or impairing drugs/paraphernalia were present on the premises or in vehicles used by the child care facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- A 2 year child had access to staff member H.C. backpack and later tested positive for benzodiazepines, which is a medication that staff member H.C. admitted that she takes when she has an anxiety attack. This was corrected at the time of complaint staff member H.C. was terminated for being deceitful to the Owner and Director when questioned about the medication. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning suppli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff member H.C. attempted to pass off tap water as her urine during the drug test that she was administered during the investigation. This was corrected at the time of investigation in that H.C. did give a urinalysis. 8 Access/Child Safety 8.1 Access A. A child care facility must provide the custodial parent or legal guardian access, in person and by telephone, to the child care facility during the facilitys normal hours of operation or during the time the child is in care. B. The child care facility must not interfere with or prevent the licensing authority from copying records, photographing or recording a location or activity on the premises as documentation for the insp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Missing staff signatures and the time children departed the vehicle transporting.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor viewed transportation logs and noticed that staff failed to log children at their destination drop off during the week of 4/03/2023- 04/07/2023. Counselor viewed transportation logs for the week of 02/20/2023-02/24/2023 and noticed the staff failed to sign the required signatures proving the staff performed a physical sweep of the entire vehicle from front to back, including all rows, seats and under seats. The staff failed to sign off that no children were left in the vehicle. 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 re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed staff member did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry during inspection. Staff member has an industry and employment start date of 2/21/2023 at the facility. Staff member should have begun the required training by 05/21/2023. Counselor observed via our training system via computer on 06/02/2023 that staff member failed to start training until 05/24/2023. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complet ... [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
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a staff member training record which did not include the required Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training being completed as of inspection date. The staff member started employment with the facility on 3/30/2023. Training was due by 4/30/2023. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulne ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Ventolin, Flovent, homemade diaper cream], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 16, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 3 children's medications that were not in their original container 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, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor reviewed multiple employee files that were missing a complete 5131 form during inspection. The provider completed the missing information during inspection. Therefore this standard was completed at time of inspection. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 6 staff records during inspection that did not have a complete 5 year employment history and reference check completed. Corrective Action: Provider is to complete a 5 year employment history and reference check for the 6 staff members. Provider is to submit the documentation to counselor via e-mail.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 2 staff records during inspection that were missing background and screening information for staff that have resided outside of the state of Florida in the past 5 years. Counselor gave technical assistance with the procedures and rules for employees that have been out of state during inspection. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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 process for ensuring all drivers have up-to-date medical clearances and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that a recent inspection identified a driver who did not have an updated physical examination on file. This question helps clarify the current administrative oversight process for maintaining driver requirements.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this finding, including the most recent inspection on 5/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are fully vetted and that their background screening documentation is kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted instances where background screening documentation for staff was incomplete. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility manages personnel files and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and administration of medications to ensure they are always kept in their original containers and handled safely?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past finding regarding medication not being stored in its original container. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for medication safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining consistent and thorough transportation logs for all children during arrivals and departures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a previous finding where transportation logs were missing required staff signatures and timing details. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking children during transport.
Related violations
General question
How does the center support ongoing staff training and professional development to ensure everyone is prepared to provide high-quality care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training programs helps families understand the center's commitment to maintaining a knowledgeable and prepared team. This is a helpful way to gauge the professional environment of the facility.