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The Children's Courtyard

13734 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

License:
C04DU0707
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:
294
License expiration:
July 22, 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

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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Children's Courtyard from February 13, 2023 through March 5, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 18, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of March 11, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from March 11, 2025 through March 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32258

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.79
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.58

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed water fountain clonked with water and electrical box was open and exposed could cause harm to the children. Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Provider has until 03/11/2025 to get water fountain and electrical box repaired.
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed a childcare staff not completed safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed childcare staff not complete school readiness training. 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Info ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-17
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed medication has expired and not given back to the parents. 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: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as need ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 11, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed alarm on one vehicle didn't go off. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care 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. Provider has until 12/05/2024 to get vehicle repaired.
Correction status
Due by December 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed one childcare personnel who has not completed safe sleep training. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplis ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 5, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
View official 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 (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed deep hole under fence with a pike sticking out of the hole. Counselor observed water fountain clonked with water. Counselor observed a work order scheduled to come out and fix playground area. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at lea ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 3, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Parent went to pick up their child from their classroom and found him unattended outside. The classroom had transitioned inside and the child had remained on the playground for 3 minutes by themselves before being found by the mother. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements 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 the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-10
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver signature and missing dates]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the transportation logs. Logs was missing driver's signature and dates. This was resolved when Driver signed and dated the Documents. Resolved at the time of inspection. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the si ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed Incident/accident reports some of parents never received or signed. This was resolved at the time of Inspection. Provider sent Incident/accident report to Counselor email. 6.3 C. Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed. D. If the custodial parent or legal guardian cannot be reached, the facility owner or director will contact those persons designated by the custodial parent or legal guardian to be contacted under those circumstances and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Counselor reviewed medication and 3 were expired. Contour Next- expired 09-30-2023 Glucagon injection-1 mg- expired 07/22/2022 Diazepam injection 10mg- expired -1/03/2023 6.5 H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Provider will let the Parents know that medication has expired.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17

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 managing and tracking medication to ensure it is always up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that expired medication was identified during recent inspections in 2024 and 2025. This question helps clarify how the center monitors expiration dates and ensures that only current, authorized medications are held on-site.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all vehicles used for transport have fully functional safety alarm systems?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted an issue with a vehicle alarm system. This question allows the director to describe the maintenance and testing schedule for these safety devices.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the team maintain consistent supervision of children during transitions between indoor and outdoor play areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 mention a concern regarding supervision during a classroom transition. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for headcounts and group movement.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required health and safety training within the first month of employment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 show that training documentation for staff was not always complete within the required timeframe. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet these requirements promptly.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates with families helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and school. Consistent updates are a key part of maintaining a transparent and supportive environment for children.