Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.17
A Little Preschool Inc
4504 Sunderland Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- C04DU0920
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- March 1, 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for A Little Preschool Inc from February 16, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32210
Compared to 64 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.36
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 2 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024June 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024May 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed School Readiness training in Cares. (1) New staff member has not completed SR Training. 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing childcare training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all childcare personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: C. As part of the required health and safety training, all School Readiness childcare personnel must complete training in pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by the timeframes established in section 3, Training Requirements, of this Handbook. The Safety Practices in the School R ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Mixed Classroom] group was inadequate in that [the child was able to go into the food prep (Kitchen area) without any kitchen staff in there.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed a child go into the food prep area (kitchen) where the door was open and breakfast food on the stove. Technical assistant was provided. Provider closed the kitchen door and locked the door and walked child back to his classroom that is near the kitchen. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Childcare 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 childcare 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
- 04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed no written activity plan in the 2-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided. Per Provider will have one written and posted in the classroom. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a room that is used for storage that has no door and located next to the 2-year-old classroom and across the hall from the bathroom that is used by the children. The storage room has shelves full of boxed items and items on the floor that need to be secured away from the children. Per Provider will have owner put a door up to secure the room used for storage. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks were being prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a child walk in the food prep area where the door was open (kitchen) and come back out and staff member walked the child to his classroom. Technical assistance was provided. Provider locked the kitchen door. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. C. For safety, children must not be present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks are prepare ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-15
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle alarm is not working. Technical assistance given. Per Provider will have vehicle alarm serviced. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the childcare 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. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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
- Licensing Specialist observed one of the boards from the wooden fence loose with nails exposed. Technical assistance given. Per provider contacted maintenance for repairs. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed required training in Cares. Employee B. A. have not completed all of the Required Introductory training courses. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare per ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplemental had expired DH680 on file. Child was enrolled on 10/23/23. 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 guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 explain the steps taken to ensure children are always supervised, especially near areas like the kitchen?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted an instance where a child was able to access the kitchen area. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation are fully equipped and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2024 identified a concern regarding the functionality of a vehicle alarm. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's maintenance schedule and safety checks for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone on your team is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the current management process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff members meet necessary qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures do you have in place to keep food preparation areas secure and off-limits to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining the separation of children from food preparation areas has been noted in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols used to prevent unauthorized access to the kitchen.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily activities and schedules with parents to ensure we are involved in our child's routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility shares its daily activity plans helps parents feel connected to their child's learning experience and daily development. This is a helpful way to gauge how the center keeps families informed about classroom routines.