Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.64
Sunshine Prep Academy
12750 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- License:
- C04DU1252
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 142
- License expiration:
- July 2, 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 violationsFebruary 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Sunshine Prep Academy from February 1, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved incident records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32225
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.12
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2024September 29, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 17, 2024June 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature, date& time by director and staff]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing specialist reviewed all forms for the renewal year and observed that 11 forms were not signed, dated & time with director and staff signatures. Items corrected at the time of inspection as director assure that all signatures were obtained. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain roaster with all staff currently employed. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to document what occurred that day. Documentation was needed because of the severity of the allegations that occurred between two children as the teacher and the director re-directed the children for their behavior. The director took it a step further by reviewing the video footage at the center to assure that nothing occurred. The facility also did not inform the mother of the incident at pick up. An incident report was not written until the following day when the mother returned to the center questioning about something happening. The facility is to complete an all-staff meeting discussing the importance of incident/accident report writing. A copy of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member hired 1-3-24, did not have the required form signed on/before the date of hire. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member signed the form during onsite routine inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member hired 1-3-24, did not have the required form signed on/before the date of hire. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member signed the form during onsite routine inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since 4-10-23, did not begin the required DCF training until September 2023. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff began the training late. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed in the 1 year old classroom had 3 children present but arrival time had not been recorded by the teacher. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff signed the children in. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
How does the center ensure that all staff members are properly listed and updated in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a need for more consistent maintenance of the staff roster in the state's background screening clearinghouse.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection indicate a need for more accurate recording of arrival and departure times for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection exists for this topic.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for documenting and communicating incidents to parents when they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where documentation of incidents or communication with families regarding those incidents needed improvement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required staff training is completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the timely documentation of introductory training for new staff members.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining organized and complete personnel records for all employees?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements and ensures all staff meet necessary qualifications.