Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.33
Smitty's Learning Center
7710 Hilsdale Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
- License:
- C04DU0353
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- January 28, 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
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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Smitty's Learning Center from May 25, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 16, 2026.
Two later inspections, from January 12, 2026 through April 15, 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
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32216
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.81
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 active childcare personnel records. One childcare personnel, (D.G.), did not have a completed Background screening five years after the initial screening. Provider had the childcare personnel do a rescreening. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
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 tracking and renewing staff background screenings to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 show that one staff member's five-year background re-screening was not completed on time. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important administrative requirements for all personnel.
- Context
- A later inspection on April 15, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and onboarding to ensure everyone is familiar with your safety and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the training process helps families understand how the center prepares its team to provide consistent care and maintain a secure environment for children.
General question
What is your typical approach to communicating with parents about daily activities or any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and the center, and understanding these methods helps parents feel more connected to their child's day.
General question
How do you determine the staff-to-child ratios in each classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages staffing levels provides insight into how they ensure each child receives adequate attention and supervision.
General question
What steps do you take to help new children adjust to the classroom environment and build relationships with their teachers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about transition practices helps parents understand how the center supports emotional well-being and comfort for children as they settle into a new routine.