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The Learning Experience @ Flagler Center

12550 Flagler Center Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

License:
C04DU1346
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
184
License expiration:
May 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

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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Learning Experience @ Flagler Center from February 27, 2023 through April 1, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on April 5, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 5, 2024.

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

Seven later inspections, from May 28, 2024 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32258

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.58

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.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility was required to have at least [7] credentialed child care personnel and had [5] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed 154 children in the facility during the time of inspection. The facility currently has 5 credentialed staff. Two more credentialed staff are needed to stay in compliance with standards. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Due date given for :07/05/2024 4.6.1 Calculating Number of Credentialed Personnel Necessary B. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The li ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 5, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-01
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor received a complaint about an infant child that had redness in the eye or injury to the eye because of an activity done in the classroom. The infant room teachers and facility staff stated that the infant room had a sensory activity planned for the class. They had filled up a bucket with soap and water for play. During the activity, an infant somehow got soap in their eyes during the activity. The soap provided for play was "Assure" brand antibacterial skin cleanser with the active ingredient of 0.13% of Benzalkonium Chloride. The soap has in bold letters a warning label saying, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and "Avoid Contact with Eyes". The staff failed to provi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Counselor received a complaint concerning an infant child that injured their eye following a class experiment and or a sensory activity involving soap and water. The label on such soap product has a warning to "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and "Avoid Contact with Eyes'. No barrier or protection was used to protect the children's eyes from the contents. Staff did notice the redness in the child's eyes and tried to rinse the eye with water solution. The staff proceeded by laying the child in a crib. When the parent arrived about 15 minutes later, the parent was upset to see the child's eyes red. The parent took the child and laid them on the changing station to rinse the eye ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The facility used cribs that did not meet current federal guidelines for construction regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219,1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 10.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
In the infants (6 weeks to 6 months) room Counselor observed crib mat with rip and tear. Provider will order replacement mat. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. 3.6.3 Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
In infants (6-12 months) room Counselor observed changing mat with rips/tears. Provider will order replacement. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
In infant's classroom 6-12 months Counselor observed a student's medication that was expired. To comply Medicine was removed for the classroom belongs, to be sent home with parent. 6.5 Medication H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17

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 steps does the center take to ensure that all materials used in sensory activities are appropriate and kept out of reach when not in use?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that hazardous materials were accessible to children during a sensory activity. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages classroom materials and safety protocols.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through the center's process for verifying that all medications on-site are current and properly stored?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in July 2023 identified expired medication in a classroom. Asking this helps parents understand the current system for monitoring medication expiration dates.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's current approach to ensuring all cribs and sleeping equipment meet the latest safety standards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2023 noted concerns regarding crib construction standards. This question allows parents to understand how the facility maintains its sleeping equipment to meet current requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure it maintains the required number of credentialed staff members as enrollment fluctuates?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection indicated that the facility needed additional credentialed personnel to align with the number of children in care. This question helps parents understand how staffing levels are managed to meet regulatory standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's policy for communicating with parents if a child experiences an injury or incident while at the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2023 noted a concern regarding the timeliness of parent notification following an incident. This question helps parents understand the current communication procedures for health or safety events.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations