Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.13
Emerald City Learning Center
5411 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32219
- License:
- C04DU0675
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- March 4, 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 inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Emerald City Learning Center from February 23, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of July 7, 2025.
Four later inspections, from July 10, 2025 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 32219
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 1, 2024June 2, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed several areas of the outdoor play area that had gaps more than 3 1/2 inches wide. When viewing the fence gaps are located on the left side of the outdoor area where wooden panels are enclosing the playground. In one area along the left side of the play area (closest to where the fence meets the building) a wooden fence panel was observed detaching from the bottom, only secured at the top. Another area on the left side of the fence was observed to have three wooden panels that are broken and should be replaced or repaired by the corrective action date of July 7th, 2025. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the facility menu and found the menu was not dated and did not have substitutions noted. 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated , and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed the employee file for the facility's driver. The employee file reviewed did not contain an annual physical granting the employee medical approval to drive. 2.5.1 Driver Requirements: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement. B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Per the provider an updated physical will be obtained and pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a menu posted near the entrance that did not have a date or substitutions for the meals. The posted menu displayed a meal for breakfast that was observed not to be what the children were eating. 3.9.3 Food Safety H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection FSC observed the fire extinguisher in the transportation van to have expired tag.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired 12-2022. A new decal is needed. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
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
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was hired 2/7/2022, has not completed the required training. 4.2.2 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 may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who needs an updated signed form for their file. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 describe your current process for inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure the fencing is secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection noted gaps in the outdoor fencing that required repair. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps confirm that the play area is regularly monitored for physical integrity.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all required driver documentation, such as physical exams, is kept up to date for staff who transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2024 identified that a driver's annual physical exam was missing from their file. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and manages these important staff requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and tracking the expiration dates of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers in your vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from October 2023 noted that a fire extinguisher in a transport van had an expired tag. Asking about this helps confirm that the facility has a reliable system for checking safety equipment regularly.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training requirements to ensure that all employees complete their early literacy and development courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2023 indicated that documentation for a required staff training course was not available. This question helps parents understand how the center manages professional development and training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the weekly meal menus are consistently dated and that any substitutions are clearly noted for parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show that the center was asked to improve how menus are dated and how substitutions are documented. This question helps parents understand the current process for keeping nutrition information accurate and accessible.
Related violations