Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.31
Growing Minds Academy Inc
5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
- License:
- C04DU0897
- 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, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 82
- License expiration:
- February 2, 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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Growing Minds Academy Inc from January 6, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 16, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from January 27, 2025 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32244
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed a fire drill on site at time of inspection. During the fire drill, specialist found a child from classroom B left inside from the evacuation. Specialist brought the child outside to the rest of the classroom and spoke with the provider. Technical assistance was provided regarding evacuation procedures. 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 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and c ... [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)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 39 children's files for every child enrolled. 3 children's files had expired immunization records. A.K, Z.K, and I.M.
- Correction status
- Due by January 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [amount given]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed two medications without medical authorization forms. In Classroom A for A.R and Classroom B for K.C. The medication forms located during inspection missed a description of dosage. The medication form F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child rece ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed that personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Personnel will begin training and provider will submit transcript to counselor. Counselor provided the following technical assistance: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 walk me through your current process for documenting medication dosages to ensure all required information is captured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that a medication record was missing specific dosage information. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures that all necessary details are recorded for every child receiving medication.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take during fire drills to ensure that every child is accounted for and safely evacuated from the building?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 show that a child was not included in a fire drill evacuation. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols and head-count procedures used during emergencies.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track immunization records to make sure they remain current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2025 identified some expired immunization forms in children's files. Asking this helps parents understand the center's system for monitoring and updating health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2023 indicated that documentation for staff training was not available for review at that time. This question helps parents learn how the center currently manages and verifies staff training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures everyone is informed about center operations. Understanding how the provider shares updates can help families decide if the communication style fits their needs.