Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.48
St. Paul UMC Preschool
8264 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU0358
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 348
- License expiration:
- May 3, 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 inspectionMarch 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for St. Paul UMC Preschool from April 18, 2023 through March 23, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 30, 2025 and involved child guidance.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from July 21, 2025 through March 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32211
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023May 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Pre-k 2B classroom] group was inadequate in that [the (1) staff member was on her cell phone.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist viewed video from 5-29-25 (10:30 a.m.) of staff member K.S. not providing proper supervision of children due to her being on her cell phone. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 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. C. Supervision standards apply at all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed via video staff member K.S. grabbed 2 children by their upper left arm while they were in the play area in classroom PK-2B and sat them on the rug. Technical assistance was given. Provider corrective action: staff member was terminated 6-2-25. 2.8 Child Discipline B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed medication that has expired in the classroom for One year olds. 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: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Medication was placed in child's bag to be sent home with parents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor was investigating a self-reported complaint involving a teacher who grabbed a one-year-old child by the arm and removed her from a table and popped her on the back of the head. The teacher then removed the child again from climbing on the table and then popped her on the bottom. As corrective action: The Teacher was immediately removed from the classroom and fired, which brings the center back into compliance for this standard and requires no additional Corrective Action. Technical assistance was provided: Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 2:8 A and B: A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the provider turn the vehicle on. She rode around the parking lot and parked. The alarm system never activated. Counselor waited for about 5 minutes. Per provider, they are not providing transportation services at this time. They stopped using the vehicle on 08/03/2023. They are aiming for a date of June 1st 2024 to resume transportation. Counselor gave technical assistance on Transportation requirements. They are aware that they must contact the counselor before utilizing the vehicle. Counselor will need to inspect the vehicle prior to using. The provider has given counselor a letter stating they will not utilize transportation services. This was completed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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 describe the current training and support provided to staff to ensure they follow the center's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances regarding adherence to disciplinary policies were noted in past inspection reports. Asking about current training helps clarify how the center ensures all staff members consistently follow established guidelines.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the 2025 finding was terminated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that staff remain fully focused on the children in their care throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 included a finding regarding staff supervision. This question allows the director to explain current practices for maintaining attentive supervision in the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track medication to ensure that only current, valid items are kept on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted a finding regarding expired medication. Understanding the current process for monitoring and discarding expired items helps ensure health and safety standards are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the center's current policy regarding the use of vehicles for transportation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted a finding regarding vehicle equipment. This question helps clarify whether the center currently provides transportation and what maintenance protocols are in place.
Related violations
General question
How do you foster open communication with families regarding daily routines and classroom management?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a strong partnership between families and staff is essential for a child's well-being. This question helps parents understand how the center shares information and addresses any questions about daily operations.