Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0
Unique Academy Of Excellence, LLC
5045 Soutel Dr Ste 60, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- License:
- C04DU1232
- 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-Sat: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 204
- License expiration:
- February 21, 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Unique Academy Of Excellence, LLC from February 2, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 2, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
Four later inspections, from October 23, 2025 through June 8, 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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32208
Compared to 44 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.23
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer with a bottle in his mouth. The infant was holding the bottle independently and was observed waking up and choking on milk that remained in his mouth from the bottle. Another infant was sleeping in another bouncer, and body was slumped forward. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook in Section 2.4.4(BC) , infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age-appropriate chair with good head control. There must not be any propped bottles, and children must be supervised appropriately for their age and devel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed children sleeping for nap time without mats or cots provided. The children were observed lying directly on blankets placed on the floor. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.6.1(A), each child in care must be provided with safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards, or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. Each child must have an individual napping surface that meets safety and sanitation requirements to prevent the spread of illness and provide proper comfort and prote ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed blankets, bottles, and other objects placed inside the cribs of infants, which is contrary to safe sleep practices. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook , Section 3.6.4(A) , safe sleep practices must be implemented to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths. Infants up to twelve months of age must be placed on their backs to sleep, on a firm surface, and in a crib free from items such as blankets, pillows, bumper pads, stuffed animals, and bottles. Noncompliance: The facility failed to ensure that safe sleep practices were followe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher on the premises had an inspection tag indicating it expired in June 2025. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.8.4(A), all childcare facilities must have fire extinguishers that meet local fire authority requirements, are properly maintained, and are inspected and tagged annually by a licensed fire extinguisher service company. Fire extinguishers must remain charged, accessible, and in good working condition at all times to ensure the safety of children and staff in the event of a fire emergency. Noncompliance: The facility failed to ensu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was no handwashing sign posted in the bathroom used by staff and/or children. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook , Section 3.9.1(C) , a handwashing chart or sign must be posted at all handwashing sinks used by staff and children to serve as a visual reminder of proper handwashing procedures. This requirement supports infection control and ensures that all individuals follow appropriate hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs and illness. Noncompliance: The facility failed to ensure that a handwashing sign was visibly posted in the bathroom, as required, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [rust was observed on the bathroom sink areas, and although putty had been applied to cover the corrosion, rust remained visible on the surface, creating an unsanitary condition.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the bathroom sink (s) areas contained visible rust. A hard surface putty had been applied in an attempt to cover the rust; however, corrosion remained present beneath and around the repaired areas. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.11(B) , toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition. All surfaces must be kept free from rust, sharp edges, or deterioration that could compromise sanitation or safety . Rust can trap bacteria and impede proper cleaning and disinfection, creating an unsanitary condition in areas where chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the playground equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the playground area did not have sufficient mulch to provide a resilient surface under and around the playground equipment. Areas beneath swings and slides showed compacted ground with little to no protective surfacing, creating a potential fall hazard for children. TA was provided as follows: According to the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.11.2(A), outdoor play areas must be maintained in a safe condition, and resilient surfacing such as mulch, pea gravel, or synthetic material is required under and around all playground equipment to cushion falls and prevent injuries. The resilient material must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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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 infants are held during bottle feedings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection show a finding regarding the use of propped bottles for infants. This question helps parents understand the current staff training and supervision practices for infant feeding.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the steps you take to ensure cribs remain free of items that might pose a risk to infants during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted items in cribs that were inconsistent with safe sleep practices. Asking this helps parents learn about the center's current protocols for maintaining a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your playground equipment and the surrounding surfaces to ensure they stay in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 identified a need for improved resilient surfacing under playground equipment. This question allows parents to understand how the facility monitors and maintains outdoor play areas.
- Context
- The correction for this item was due by October 24, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining indoor equipment, such as bathroom fixtures, to ensure they remain sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from October 2025 mention a finding regarding rust on bathroom sinks. This question helps parents understand the facility's ongoing maintenance and cleaning schedule for shared spaces.
- Context
- The correction for this item was due by November 21, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety and hygiene signage is consistently posted throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that a handwashing sign was missing in a bathroom. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures compliance with health and safety communication requirements.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations