Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.95
- Local median
- 0.17
Inspiring Minds Academy Of Jacksonville
5661 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- C04DU1063
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 48
- License expiration:
- March 20, 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
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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Inspiring Minds Academy Of Jacksonville from January 10, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 18, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 25, 2026 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32210
Compared to 64 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 7, 2024June 26, 2025February 3, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025October 14, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 2, 2024February 5, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 7, 2024February 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed School readiness training in Cares and Center has 1 staff member that has not completed required school readiness training.Corrective action: Per Provider will make sure all staff members complete required school readiness trainings.School Readiness Training1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person childcare 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. Information on training course access and availability can be fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the daily attendance roaster did not have in and out times and there were some days that the children were not signed in. Corrective action - Provider will send a copy of daily attendance for each classroom dated from 10-15-25 through 10-30-25. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the grou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 training transcript for 2 staff members in Cares who have not completed introductory training. Technical Assistance was provided. Per Provider have been reminding staff to complete training. Both staff are still working on their training and have to schedule testing for 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 I ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed training transcripts in Cares for 2 staff members who have not completed School Readiness training. Technical Assistance was provided. 3 Training Requirement Training requirements of this section do not apply to childcare personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. Training is required for other personnel if they at any time fill in for classroom childcare personnel and are in direct care of children. 3.1 Preservice Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [Infant and 4-year-old classroom.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the infant classroom and the 4-year-old classroom did not have an attendance roster documenting arrival and departure times for the children. Technical Assistance was provided. Per Provider the parents sign the children in and out on the sign in book in the front office but will get roasters for the classrooms. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Ea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4:1 infants & 1:20 4-year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [2 infants & 7 -4-year-olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed only (1) staff with (2) infants and (7) 4-year-olds at the center. The director arrived at the center with (2) children while licensing specialist was standing at the door to enter center once the director completed transporting. Per Provider the infant teacher arrives at 8 a.m. Technical assistance was given to provider and licensing specialist emphasized the importance of being in ratio. 2 General Requirements 2.3 Ratios 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 g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed a sealed infant milk pack lying inside the handwashing sink in the infants' room with no name label. Technical assistance was given. Staff stated they prepare bottles in the kitchen. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food A. Breastmilk and formula must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times and according to manufacturers instructions and instructions by parents/guardians. If instructions are not readily available, childcare personnel must obtain information from the World Health Organizations Safe Preparation, Storage and Handling of Powdered Infant Formula Guidelines, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 17 enrollment files. Per Provider has a total of 17 enrollments. There are (3) children with no updated immunization record. 7.1 Immunization Records 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, F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001, 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 imm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 file with no updated health physical. Provider contacted mother during inspection to bring a copy of physical.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [a mixed group of 7 children which included an infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [a mixed group of 7 children which included and infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed staff out of ratio: Mixed Classroom (1) 8-month-old (1) 1-year-old (1) 2-year-old (4) 3-year-olds 7:1 2.3 Ratios 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 childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one childcare personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed no shade in outside play area. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
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 completed required training for staff K.H. in Cares System in which staff has not completed Introductory training. Technical assistance given. 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 Co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed CARES profile. Provider is not licensed to offer transportation service as the transportation requirements to transport are not currently met. As corrective action EE needs to complete Transportation Safety Training. 2.5 Transportation Childcare providers must comply with minimum health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children in their care being transported. For the purposes of this section, transportation pertains to travel by foot or in a vehicle that is owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles used to provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Prior to trans ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per provider does not have required driver's physical to transport children at the facility. At the time of the investigation the facility was not licensed to provide transportation. Therefore, the facility did not have supporting document on file for review. Driver EE. needs to get a drivers physical granting permission to transport children in care. 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the investigation the facility was not licensed to provide transportation. Therefore, the facility did not have supporting document on file for review. Complete a vehicle inspection and provide written proof. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements 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 by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the investigation the facility was not licensed to provide transportation. Therefore, the facility did not have supporting document on file for review. As correction action - Please Install a vehicle alarm. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain required written documentation of known food allergies and/or a specialized diet in a child's file. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the Provider did not have an allergy listing posted in the kitchen or any area of the facility. As corrective action, post all allergies in a conspicuous place visible to all employees. 3.9 Food Preparation-Food Service G. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a copy of the physicians order, a copy of the diet, and a sample meal plan for the special diet must be maintained in the childs file and followed. If the custodial parent or legal guardian notifies the program of any known food allergies, written documentation must be maintained in the childs file for as long as the child is in ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [a snicker bar with nuts by the teacher.] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The allegation stated that the child was given candy with nuts and that the child was allergic to nuts. The teacher admitted to giving the child a snicker bar that contained nuts. The teacher stated that she was unaware that the child could not have the candy or is allergic to nuts. There was no positing in the classroom of the child's allergies. However, during onsite investigation the licensing specialist reviewed and observed the child's file where it was documented that the child was allergic to nuts. As corrective action, post all allergies in a conspicuous place visible to all employees. 3.9.3 Food Safety G. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-13
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
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
What is your current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately maintained and available in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 show instances where attendance rosters were either missing from classrooms or lacked complete arrival and departure times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like drop-off or when children are moving between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that maintaining required staff-to-child ratios has been a point of discussion during past visits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff members are up-to-date on their required health, safety, and introductory training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 note that some personnel had not completed all required training modules by the expected dates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your procedure for managing and communicating a child's specific food allergies to all staff members who may interact with them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 highlighted a need for improved documentation and communication regarding children's food allergies.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the daily communication of important updates or changes in routine to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and any adjustments to center policies or procedures.