Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.57
- Local median
- 0.25
St. John The Divine Early Learning Center
12760 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
- License:
- C04DU1398
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 132
- License expiration:
- August 3, 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for St. John The Divine Early Learning Center from April 3, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 4, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32246
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023November 21, 2024March 26, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 18, 2024November 21, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- The former director resigned on 12/31/2025. Provider stated during the inspection that they have hired a director and that person will start in 2 weeks. Provider has been on a Provisional License since January 5, 2026. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed during inspection that 2 staff members did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses within the required timeframe. Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with child care industry start date and employment date at the facility of 8/15/2023. The staff member began the 40 hour training on 11/13/2023 and as of inspection date has not completed the 40 hour training courses. Licensing Specialist observed a second staff member with child care industry start date and employment date at the facility of 6/5/2023. The staff member began the 40 hour training on 9/1/2023 and did not complete the training until 9/4/2024. Licens ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with child care industry start date and employment date at the facility of 8/15/2023 that has not completed the early literacy course as of inspection date. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with child care industry start date and employment date at the facility of 10/16/2024. The staff member had a background screening clearance letter with eligibility date 3/16/2023, however the staff member has never been in the child care industry until 10/16/2024. Licensing Specialist observed a second staff member that had a 5 year prints retention expiration date of 9/13/2024 for their background screening clearance letter. The provider did not have a copy of the staff members background screening clearance letter on file during inspection. Licensing Specialist was able to review the staff members current background screening ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at the facility of 6/1/2024 that had a background screening clearance letter eligibility date of 5/22/2023 on file. Counselor observed the staff member was in the child care industry from 6/2/2022 until 8/22/2022. Staff member had a 90 day break in-service from the background screening clearance letter eligibility date of 5/22/2023 and employment date at facility of 6/1/2024 and the last date being in the child care industry of 8/22/2022. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 staff member with employment date and child care industry start date of 3/8/2022, that started the 40 hour introductory child care training courses on 7/18/2022 (15 month timeframe for completion from employment date 3/8/2022 is 6/8/2023), has not completed the 40 hour introductory child care training courses as of inspection date. Counselor observed that the staff member is signed up to take the competency exams on 7/22/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 3 staff member's personnel records during inspection that did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Report comments
- The training transcript for staff member, KL, was reviewed. The employee was hired on 8/22/2022. Due date to begin training was 11/22/2022. Technical assistance was provided in reference to staff members starting the course after paying for it so that the system will issue a start date for the course. Staff member, listed on the supplemental sheet, log into her account and start the course. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 maintaining and verifying staff background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that documentation for staff background screening was missing during past inspections. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all required records are kept up to date for every employee.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are currently in place to ensure all staff members meet their training and credentialing requirements on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training and director credentialing have been recurring topics in multiple reports. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development and compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 17, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that new staff members are fully supported in completing their introductory training courses within the required timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that training requirements for staff were not met by the expected deadlines. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and supporting staff through their required training.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding staffing changes or leadership transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles leadership updates helps families feel more connected and informed about the stability of the environment.
General question
How do you monitor the daily classroom environment to ensure that all staff members are actively engaged and following center routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's supervision and engagement strategies provides insight into how the facility maintains a high-quality experience for children throughout the day.