Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.17
A Gift From God Child Development Center
2104 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- C04DU0537
- 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, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 25
- License expiration:
- January 31, 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 inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for A Gift From God Child Development Center from May 26, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32210
Compared to 64 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.36
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 2, 2025May 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Fire extinguisher tagged expired January 2026. 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Provider has until 05/13/2026 to provider current fire extinguisher tag.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [6] based on 35 square feet and [7] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 7 children where in the classroom and the capacity is 6 children. 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space D. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. Licensing Specialist informed provider the classroom was over capacity. Provider removed child from classroom to the VPK class. Resolved at time of Inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist reviewed all (22) children Immunization records that are enrolled. Licensing Specialist observed 1 child did not have an Immunization record. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist reviewed all (22) children Student Health Records that are enrolled. Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have physical form. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination forms are included in the health examination. Provider has until 01 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed personal records were not maintained for 1 new child care personnel. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. 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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed no documentation for level 2 background screening for 1 new childcare personnel. 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. Provider has until 01/21/2026 to send in level 2 background screening for new childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed Fire Extinguisher was tagged September 2022. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [staff member A.W. did not complete the required 45 childcare training hours with the alloted time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff member A.W. did not have documentation to show completion of the 45 hours Child Care training within the allotted time. Staff member A.W. was hired on 02/19/22 and training should have been completed by May 2023. This was corrected when the Staff member D.H. ,who has completed childcare training, return to the building. Staff member A.W. is aware that she cannot supervise childcare alone and has 30 days to test on the childcare training. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- When Counselor reviewed the staff files, one staff member has not completed the 40 hour introductory child care course requirement. Corrective action will be for the staff member to complete the training requirement by the due date and email this Counselor that it has been completed. (HANDBOOK) Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- When Counselor reviewed the staff files, one staff member has not completed the 5 hr early literacy course requirement. Corrective action will be for the staff member to complete the training requirement by the due date and email this Counselor that it has been completed. (HANDBOOK) Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor found that only one of the two staff on the premises had current CPR certification. Corrective action will be for additional staff to become CPR certified by the due date. (HANDBOOK) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor found that only one of the two staff on the premises had current First Aid certification. Corrective action will be for additional staff to become First Aid certified by the due date. (HANDBOOK) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child ope ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- When the Counselor was onsite for the inspection, the personnel files were locked in the office, the Director was not at the facility and the staff left in charge did not have a key to get to the files. Therefore, the Counselor was unable to review the staff files. Corrective action will be for the Provider to either email the staff files to the Counselor by the due date. (HANDBOOK) Personnel Records - Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 tell me about the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that background screening documentation was missing for a new staff member. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important records for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are current on their CPR and first aid certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2023 noted that documentation for first aid and CPR training was missing for some staff. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center ensures staff remain prepared for emergencies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for fire safety equipment at the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fire extinguisher maintenance was identified as a concern in both January 2025 and May 2026. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for keeping safety equipment properly serviced and tagged.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that every child has their required health and immunization records updated and on file shortly after they enroll?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from January 2026 indicate that some children were missing required health or immunization forms. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these essential documents for all enrolled students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor classroom capacity throughout the day to ensure it stays within the required limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2026 noted an instance where a classroom was over its licensed capacity. Asking about current monitoring practices helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes and ensures appropriate space for each child.
Related violations