Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0
Bundles Of Joy Academy Inc.
75 E 43rd St, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- License:
- C04DU1249
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- June 4, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Bundles Of Joy Academy Inc. from January 5, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 30, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of February 13, 2025.
Five later inspections, from February 11, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32208
Compared to 44 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023May 17, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the front gate of the fence of the center to have more than a 3.5 inch gap. The latch was not placed on the door and it was easily opened. The gap was covered by a small chair in front. Licensing specialist let provider know that it needs to be a secure gate/fence entrance since the gap or unlatched fence could allow children to exit outdoor play area. Technical Assistance was provided F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 [Licensing Specialist and other agent observed two metal bus frames on the outdoor playground. One bus had a tire that had a large hole in it with a large screw/nail inside. Both equipment buses were rusty.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical Assistance was provided. 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. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. F. All equipm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the following ratio: Twos: 7 children to 1 staff Infants: 2 children to 1 staff Mixed (threes and fours): 14 children to 1 staff Additional staff present Counselor observed the two-year-old teacher with 7 two-year-olds and 1 one year old during ratio walkthrough of the facility. Director arrived and moved the one-year-old into the infant room. The move of the one-year-old brought this standard into compliance. The Florida Statues states the following: 402.305 Licensing standards; child care facilities. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 11 children in the two year old classroom. Present were 7 two year old children and 4 one year old children to one staff. Counselor observed another staff member separate the one years children to another classroom. Ratio was brought into compliance at time of inspection. 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 child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the children's mats torn. The torn mats were thrown away and replaced with non torn mats. This was completed at the time of inspection. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens C. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 the current process for ensuring the outdoor play area gates and fencing remain secure throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 noted a concern regarding the security of the outdoor gate. Asking about current maintenance practices helps clarify how the center ensures the play area remains secure for children.
- Context
- The finding was identified in a January 2025 inspection report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage staffing levels to ensure the required ratios are maintained at all times, especially during transitions or when children are in mixed-age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff-to-child ratios were a topic of concern in multiple reports from 2023 and 2024. Discussing current staffing procedures provides insight into how the center monitors and maintains these standards daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 mentioned the condition of some outdoor play equipment. Learning about the center's maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all nap-time materials, such as floor mats, are kept in good condition and meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted a concern regarding the condition of nap mats. Asking about the current replacement and inspection policy for bedding helps parents understand how the center maintains these items.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between parents and staff.