Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.43
Destiny Preparatory Academy
11367 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258
- License:
- C04DU1439
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 12:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 65
- License expiration:
- September 13, 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
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 inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Destiny Preparatory Academy from January 12, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Transportation 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
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32258
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 23, 2025June 15, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023April 23, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023June 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensed Specialist reviewed the physician certification for driver, C.G., and saw it expired in April 2026. The driver stated she drove the vehicle the whole month of May. When Licensing Specialist asked to review the transportation logs for the month of May, the provider gave licensing specialist logs missing the drivers signature. When asked about the signatures, the provider took the paperwork to look at and stated they were the wrong documents, licensing specialist asked for them back and she crumbled them in front of the specialist and threw them away. She was unable to provide the documents at the time of inspection. She emailed them to the licensing specialist on 6/14 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [28] based on 35 square feet and [35] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 35 children in the summer camp classroom space when the preschool class came into the room and combined to use the restroom. There were alternate restroom areas that could have been utilized. The classroom became chaotic, children were observed mixed and all over the classroom, children hitting each other/fighting, horse playing. The staff had difficulty getting the children under control. Childcare licensing specialist told the provider, there are too many children in the room and over the classroom capacity of 28, asked if they could use an alternate restroom area and tried to get them all lined up and out of the room. The provider stated, She ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all Personnel Records and documentation. Childcare personnel, S.W., did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. Childcare personnel were hired on 2/2/26. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 33 childrens records. Three of those children had expired Immunization Records and 6 children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. See supplemental page for further details. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorpora ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 33 childrens records. A total of 4 children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. See supplemental page for details. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Stud ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 33 childrens records. A total of 6 children did not have a fully completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. See supplemental page for details. 7.2 Student Health Records 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist asked the provider to print out her Employee/Contractor Roster. The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Licensing Specialist observed the following employees S.W., L.L., and P.R., have not yet been added to the current Employee/ Contractor. K. 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 Cleari ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility on 6/15/26 at 10:25A.M., to commence an investigation after receiving a complaint at the Office of Childcare Licensing. While conducting a ratio head count for staff to children, it was observed that the summer camp and two-year-old teachers did not have an accurate count reflecting on the attendance roster to what they had in front of them. Some children were moved around to other classrooms and staff failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 mixed age ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the infant classroom to have 12 children: mixed ages with 1 childcare personnel. Childcare personnel stated there was 1 other teacher but was in the restroom at the time. The second teacher came in the room and tried to assist the teacher in the room. Licensing Specialist observed the following ratio: 1 infant, 1-1 yr. Old, 2-2 yr. olds, 6-3 yr. olds and 2-4 yr. olds. Licensing Specialist also noticed an 8 yr. old boy asleep alone in a separate classroom unattended. (The child was asleep in the VPK classroom when you first walk in the front door). So that would be a total of 13 children and 2 childcare personnel. This was resolved when another te ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK ] group was inadequate in that [1 school age child was left in the room napping on the far right side of the room, behind the shelves and no one was in the room to supervise.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility and entered through the front door, which then leads to the VPK classroom. Licensing Specialist notices a child asleep behind the shelves unattended. There were no childcare personnel in the room. This was resolved a few minutes later when 2 additional childcare personnel and the Director entered the facility and moved children into their rooms. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [8 posted in th infant ] based on 35 square feet and [12 mixed age ] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist entered the infant room and observed a capacity posted on the wall for 8. 12 children were observed in the room and 1 childcare personnel. This was resolved when two childcare personnel arrived and moved some children out of the room. 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space D. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [teacher stepped out of the classroom and left children unattended ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the teacher in the infant room step out of the classroom to grab something from the kitchen next door, leaving the infants unattended. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection as the infant teacher returned to the classroom. Technical Assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed a physical that had expired on 7/2023. Provider told counselor that she had gotten a physical done in January of this year but needed to get a copy from her medical provider. Counselor gave provider till the end of the day to provide the documentation of a physical being done in January/2023. Provider was no able to show documentation for a physical being done in January/2023 but she was able to provide documentation that she had gotten a physical on 8/25//2023, thus brining this standard back into compliance. Technical Assistance from the Chid Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the investigation it was discovered that the children in the two-year-old class were allowed to stack the chairs in the classroom. Even though the chairs are age appropriate this does pose a safety hazard. In March the child did have a slight injury on his face. Provider has been told not to allow the children not to stack or unstack the chairs anymore Technical Assistance given from Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documente ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurate and up-to-date for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that staff did not always maintain accurate arrival and departure times for children. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the facility ensures children are accounted for throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are consistently added to the required background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that the facility did not maintain a fully current employee roster in the required screening system. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its personnel compliance records.
- Context
- The correction was due by July 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all drivers have their required medical documentation and physical examinations on file before they transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2026 show repeated instances where driver physical examination documentation was missing or expired. This question allows the director to explain how they now track these requirements to prevent future gaps.
- Context
- The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or supervision protocols do you have in place to ensure that children are always actively supervised, especially during transitions between activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2025 identified instances where children were left without direct supervision. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices and staff training in place to keep children safe.
- Context
- These findings were corrected at the time of the respective inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom capacity to ensure there is always enough space for every child in the group?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records include a 2026-06-15 finding about posted plans, menus, or administrative notices. Official reports from 2025 and 2026 show instances where the number of children in a room exceeded the posted capacity. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility monitors and manages group sizes daily.
- Context
- These findings were corrected at the time of the respective inspections.
Related violations