Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.09
The Children's Courtyard
4783 Windsor Commons Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- License:
- C04DU0594
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 197
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Children's Courtyard from April 26, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 9, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 12, 2025 through April 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32224
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023December 16, 2024May 27, 2025Inspection 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 vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle alarm does not sound off after the vehicle is turn off. The provider will have the alarm inspected by due date. From The Child Care Facility Handbook Section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements: F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [(18) two-year-old & (1) three-year-old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [18 two-year-old & 1 three-year-old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Based on the staff reports and attendance records it was discovered that on 9/30/2025 only one staff was supervising a group of (18) two- year-olds and (1) three-year-old. One staff was supervising 19 children total. From The Child Care Facility Handbook Section 2.3 Ratio: The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [twos ] group was inadequate in that [the ratio was high preventing adequate supervision causing a child to be harmed]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A child suffered multiple bites on body and face by another child. The Director followed up with a corrective action on 10/9/2025. Director provided a final warning to the staff and provided the staff with training regarding supervision and ratio. From the Childcare Facility Handbook Section 2.4 Supervision: A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care 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 child care personnel supervision inside or outside ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed the toilets in one class (Pre-K Room 2) to be soiled around the seats and at the ground level around the toilet. Licensing counselor provided technical assistance regarding maintaining a clean toilet and wiping the seat after children are done using it. From the Child Care Facility Handbook Section 3.7:Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring. TA: Facilities must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and dis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food item was served from an unapproved source in that [child consume food which was brought by the staff and not approved by parent or child care facility. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff confirmed that she allowed the child to consume food brought from her home. The program's policy regarding "employee foods" states that "consumption of food by employees, other than posted menu items, is prohibited in unauthorized areas such as occupied classrooms" The Director sent a statement via e-mail on 7/11 to confirm the staff was coached and reminded of the Program's Policy, as well as signed a Corrective Action (attached). Per the Child Care Facility Handbook Section 3.9.3 Food Safety: Parents and legal guardians must be advised in advance of each food related activity, such as special occasions and learning activities that include food consumption. Written ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 94 Children's Records. There were 10 expired immunization records. See supplemental page for details. Current Immunization records will be obtained for review by due date. From The Child Care Facility Handbook Section 7.1: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all 20 current staff files. and 4 New Staff files. Current staff did not have updated Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirement Forms. All expired after October 2024. Provider will submit updated Abuse and Reporting form by due date. From The Child Care Facility Handbook Section 7.4: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all 106 children's records. See supplemental page for a list of children with an expired immunization record. Please submit updated immunization record by due date. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: The childcare 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 ensuring all vehicle safety alarm systems are fully operational?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection show an issue with a vehicle alarm system not being in working condition. This question helps clarify how the center maintains its transportation equipment to ensure it meets safety standards.
- Context
- The facility was required to have the alarm system inspected and corrected by December 12, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. This question allows you to understand the center's current staffing practices and how they monitor classroom coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team approach supervision to ensure children are always actively monitored and engaged?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 mention a concern regarding supervision levels. Asking this helps you learn about the center's training and expectations for staff regarding constant child observation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across several years where immunization or health-related documentation was found to be expired or incomplete. This question helps you understand the administrative procedures used to keep these important files up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle daily cleaning and sanitation routines for shared spaces like restrooms to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2025 noted a concern regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of restroom facilities. This question helps you understand the center's current cleaning schedule and how they maintain a healthy environment.
Related violations