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Children Of The King Learning Center

2851 Edgewood Ave N Ste 15-18, Jacksonville, FL 32254

License:
C04DU1206
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
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
73
License expiration:
August 24, 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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 25, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Children Of The King Learning Center from April 13, 2023 through March 25, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of August 4, 2025.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from August 4, 2025 through March 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32254

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.69
Local median
0.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.08

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.

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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Upon arrival for the renewal inspection the air conditioner in part of the facility was not working. Provider stated that she had called the landlord on Monday afternoon when the air went out and Tuesday, but the landlord did not respond. The provider took it upon herself to call an air conditioning repair company to come out and look at it. While licensing specialist was there the repairman came out and stated that the three air conditioners were more than 20 years old and would not be able to be fixed because they don't make the parts for those anymore. Provider is paying out of her pocket to have the air conditioners replaced. Provider decided to close the facility for at ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 4, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed one roach alive in the kitchen prep area and another one in the area by the lobby area. Provider is hiring an exterminator to come out and spray. Provider will send in copy of receipt showing service was complete. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed knives and sharp objects in a drawer that was in an open area that was not locked, and kids had access to. All items were moved to a higher area where children couldn't reach. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1
Correction / follow-up note
The infant room has one sink and they have been using the one sink to make bottles and washing hands in the same sink. Provider is going to have parents make the bottles at home and bring them in already made. Provider will send a letter to parents letting them know how to prepare bottles. Provider will send FSC copy of letter. • Technical Assistance given from the handbook: • 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
Inspector notes
FSC observed 6 gallons of milk stored in the refrigerator dates are March 18 & March 19th. Provider stated she just received the food earlier today. Provider is exchanging the milk for fresh milk. Provider also has milk that is in date in another refrigerator and will use that milk. Borden's Milk is replacing the milk by the end of date. Provider needs to email FSC to show where the milk was exchanged. Technical Assistance from handbook: 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacter ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 26, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-18
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 [slide on playground is broken)]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The slide on the playground is broken (cracked) on both slides posing a scraping or pinching hazard. Provider is closed March 21st- 26th. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. 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 a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2024
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D
Inspector notes
FSC observed a portable nebulizer in the one-year-old room. Inside the nebulizer was a clear liquid that went up halfway inside the nebulizer. Provider states that the mother of the child brings the medication in for an emergency but that the child does not use it here. The teacher stated that he uses it daily. Provider is to have a medication form filled out with proper dosing and times. Technical Assistance given from handbook: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 lega ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 29, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-22
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the following ratio during inspection: ~Mixed age group of 2, 3, 4 and 5 years old- 1 staff; 20 children (There were 2- 2 years old, 3- 3 years old, 10- 4 years old and 5- 5 years old) ~2 years old- 1 staff; 9 children ~Mixed age group of Infants and 1 years old- 1 staff; 4 children (There were 1- Infant and 3- 1 years old) ~Mixed age group of 1 and 2 years old- 1 staff; 9 children (There were 1-1 year old and 8- 2 years old) Counselor was initially stated information by mixed age group of 1 and 2 years old staff member, that 1 child was 1 years old. The staff member in the mixed age group of Infants and 1 years old then stated that the child was 2 years ol ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a diaper changing table's furniture surface was cracked from the left bottom corner to the right bottom corner]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed in the Infant/ 1 year old room, a diaper changing table piece of furniture, that had a top surface made of plastic, that was cracked from the left bottom corner to the right bottom corner. Counselor observed the diaper changing area after the staff member changed a child. Counselor observed silver duct tape over the top of most the broken plastic surface, however counselor observed the cracked plastic area to separate when touch and to move inward towards the wooden furniture structure underneath the plastic. Counselor gave technical assistance during monthly check of indoor equipment requirements during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance durin ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 19, 2023
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-03

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 describe your current process for monitoring food expiration dates and ensuring all items are stored properly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2024 noted that some stored food was kept past its manufacturer-listed expiration date. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains food safety standards today.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that sharp objects or hazardous materials are always kept out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2024 identified an instance where sharp tools were accessible in an unlocked area. This question allows the provider to explain the current protocols in place to keep such items secured.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for managing and documenting medication administration for children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from March 2024 noted that documentation for as-needed medication was missing. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for handling medication safely.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions or busy periods?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in April 2023 noted a discrepancy in staff-to-child ratios. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to meet requirements.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain the facility's physical environment to ensure everything remains in good repair and clean?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that concerns regarding facility maintenance and cleanliness appeared in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's ongoing approach to facility upkeep.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on March 25, 2026.
Related violations