Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.17
Angels First Step Learning Academy LLC
5870 San Juan Ave Ste 3, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- C04DU1123
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- December 2, 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 inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Angels First Step Learning Academy LLC from March 10, 2023 through February 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 21, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from November 24, 2025 through February 19, 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
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 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
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the playground area and equipment have a buildup of mold on the outside of the building, table and toys. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards . Corrective action: The provider must clean and sanitize all mold areas and equipment/toys in the playground area.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Playground area.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the play equipment was not clean or sanitized and had a buildup of dirt and mold. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] 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 that center was out of ratio with (6) children and (1) infant at the time of initial routine inspection. Technical Assistance was given. (1) Infant (4) 3-year-olds (2) 4-year-olds Center was brought back into compliance once owner and (2) other staff arrived at the center during routine inspection. Ratio at end of routine inspection: (1) infant: 1:1 (5) 2-year-olds (4) 3-year-olds (3) 4-year-olds 12:2 + director Total: 13:4 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 Gr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the center was not clean throughout the center. Per Provider will be having some work done to correct issues. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the childcare environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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 inspection log ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that some of the doors and walls have rotting wood at the bottom and one bathroom base of the door has rotted wood. Per Provider will have all rotted wood repaired. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the main classroom paint was peeling from the wall and in the toddler room the ceiling light needs a shield protectors 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care 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 inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 an expired DH680 Florida Immunization on file. DH 680 expired on 09/30/2023.CC7.1 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 inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
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
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor found one staff to not have taken the required Safe Sleep Training within their first 30 days of being hired. As corrective action, the staff will complete the Safe Sleep Training and send proof of completion to the Counselor by the due date. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 procedure for ensuring that facility repairs are identified and addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 identified areas of the facility that were not in good repair. Asking about the current maintenance process helps parents understand how the center manages facility upkeep.
- Context
- A later inspection on February 19, 2026, was completed without any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage staffing levels to ensure that appropriate ratios are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 show a finding related to staff-to-child ratios. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current staffing practices and how they handle transitions or unexpected absences.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on February 19, 2026, was completed without any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily process for checking and maintaining the cleanliness of the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted concerns regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of outdoor play equipment. This question helps parents understand the current routine for ensuring these areas remain in good condition for children.
- Context
- A later inspection on February 19, 2026, was completed without any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection noted a missing or expired immunization record for a child. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for tracking these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their required safety and development training within the expected timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2023 noted that a staff member had not completed required training within the first 30 days. This question helps parents understand the center's current onboarding and training compliance process.
Related violations