Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.48
La Escuelita Pre-School
5415 Arlington Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU0579
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 73
- License expiration:
- September 10, 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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for La Escuelita Pre-School from April 28, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 5, 2025 and involved supervision.
Three later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through May 6, 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 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
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 17, 2024August 5, 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of July 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The LS reviewed the fire drill log posted near the front door. The log did not display a documented fire drill was conducted for the month of July 2025. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. A fire drill was conducted at the time of renewal inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- All adults and children failed to evacuate the facility when the approved fire alarm system was activated. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the fire drill in the presence of the LS, two (2) children in the Fours and older class were left in the building. The rest of the children and all staff had evacuated the building and was awaiting all clear. M.G. returned to the building were the LS and the two children that were left in the building unsupervised were. 3.8.4 Fire Drills B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. The two (2) children were awakened and escorted by M.G. to the evacuation route/meet location. The LS recommended the provider have the children separated by age/class when conducting the head count to o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), An applicable part of the record was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, a LS reviewed all sixty (60) actively enrolled students files. The LS reviewed two (2) student's immunization records that were expired. Children: E.O. age 1 record expired 7/23/25 and E.G. age 4 record expired 7/24/25. 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 g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old), It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed all sixty (60) of the actively enrolled student files. The LS reviewed the files for C.N., E.O. and A.C. physical health exams were expired. 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 form are included in the health ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed chipping paint as well as rotted wood on the play structure, In the outdoor play area the blue and yellow swing set was less than 6 feet from the gate, which also creates a hazard. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The play structure will have touch up paint, repaired or removed rotted wood, and the blue and yellow swing set moved away from the fence at least 6 feet.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a bottle containing milk that was not refrigerated. The child in the classroom was asleep in the crib. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food D. Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours. The bottle was discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-05
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
Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring all children are accounted for during emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that some children were not included in a fire drill evacuation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures every child is safely accounted for during these exercises.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage the schedule for monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently performed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that a monthly fire drill was not documented for that month. This question helps parents understand the current administrative steps taken to maintain consistent safety documentation.
- Context
- The drill was conducted at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for monitoring the expiration dates of student health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation up to date has been a recurring topic in recent reports. Asking about the current management system helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these important requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine maintenance checks you perform on the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection mention concerns regarding the condition of outdoor play structures. This question allows the director to explain the current schedule and process for inspecting and maintaining a safe play environment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily needs, such as feeding or health updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring that individual child needs are met consistently. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed and involved in their child's daily care.