Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.31
- Local median
- 0.34
The Learning Castle Academy
10265 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
- License:
- C04DU1443
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 23
- License expiration:
- October 7, 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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Learning Castle Academy from February 2, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 11, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32221
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 22, 2023May 8, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 22, 2023May 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 childcare Personnel did not complete 45-hour training. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2026
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 childcare personnel did not complete 5-hour literacy training. 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Provider has until 06/11/2026 to complete 5-hour literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one childcare personnel screening was not completed at time of hire. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. B. CF Form 1649A, Child C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Ratio observed Mixed - 10 children- 2 staff 1-infant 1-1-year-old 1-2-year-old 5-3-year-olds 1-4-year-old 1-5-year-old Specialist observed 1 infant (9-month-old) in the same classroom as 1:4-year-olds. Technical Assistant given from Handbook: 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 of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed no Student Health Records for 2 new children that were enrolled. Technical assistance was given from handbook. 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 Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Provider has until 05/15/2025 to send in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drill log was not completed for the month of July. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed Fire drill log not completed since June 2024. Provider hasn't completed a fire drill since June 2024. 3.8.4 Fire Drills C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Specialist completed a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it was missing, not available or made up yet for the new year.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the classroom with 9 children and 2 staff members. It is an open room with mixed age children. Teachers in the classroom were unable to provide a Daily attendance sheet for the children present. This was resolved when the counselor asked the teachers to write down all the children's names and create a sign in sheet for the day. 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. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Family Services Counselor reviewed 5 camera footage clips that were sent to the counselor from the facility's director in helps of understanding the complaint and allegations. Throughout the video footage, staff is seen leaving children unattended during nap hours. No teacher was within sight and hearing of the children. This was resolved as the staff member is no longer working there. 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed through video footage, a child care personnel using a ruler to hit children. Child care facility Director stated she had given the former employee a verbal warning after witnessing such acts with a pointer instead. The facility's Discipline policy, does not state the use of objects in using a s a form of discipline. 2.8 Child Discipline B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. This how been resolved as the employee is no longer there.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel was observed in a video footage, leaving children unattended. On the rug area was a vacuum plugged in the wall with cords laying in front of a child. A staff member was seen walking into the classroom from the outside parking lot area and trying to vacuum under the child's legs as if to make the child move. The child never moved. Staff continued vacuuming under the child's legs and around the child. The other staff member in the room didn't seem to notice or pay attention to the vacuum on the rug area. Her attention was on the opposite side of the classroom. This was resolved as the activity ended a few minutes later. Vacuum was put away. 3.1 General Heal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a child being placed in a portable crib or playpen for nap. The child was too big to be placed in the portable playpen and was observed climbing in and out of the playpen unattended which could have cause bodily harm to the child from a fall. This was resolved. Staff member is no longer employed. 3.6 Napping/Sleeping Requirements For the purposes of these requirements, sleeping refers to the normal night-time sleep cycle, while napping refers to a brief period of rest during daylight or early evening hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Child was observed being placed in a portable playpen surrounded by multiple blankets and sleeping on top of multiple blankets. Blankets were being placed around the walls of the portable crib to prevent the child from looking out. Staff member is no longer employed with the facility. This is now resolved. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [14] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a mixed ratio 2:14 3 two-year-olds, 5 three-year-olds, 4 four-year-olds, 1 one year old and 1 five-year-old
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that facility did not have diaper changing procedures posted. Facility came into compliance at time of inspection by posting diapering procedures. Technical Assistance L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all 19 currently enrolled children's records. Counselor observed one expired shot record and one file with no shot records. This standard came back into compliance at time of inspection as provider disenrolled children in confidential page until they are able to provide shot documentation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed all 19 currently enrolled children's records Counselor observed one file with no Student Health Examination This standard came back into compliance at time of inspection as provider disenrolled children in confidential page until they are able to provide shot documentation. Technical Assistance 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 auth ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Month of April and May.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a fire drill log, last completed on 3/1/2023. Fire drills are to be completed monthly. Provider will complete a fire drill for the month of June to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed 16 children's files. Some files were missing immunization record. See the supplemental page for details. Please obtain immunization records by due date listed below.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed 16 children's files. Some files were missing health record. See the supplemental page for details. Please obtain health records by due date listed below.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [Month of April]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed 16 children's files. There were no record of the Distracted Adult signed by parents for the children in care. Please obtain parent signatures for the children in care by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed the staff records. One staff member did not have popper documentation. See supplemental page for details. Please obtain volunteer record by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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 all staff members have their required background screenings up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted a gap in maintaining current background screening documentation for personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all staff remain compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage classroom staffing to ensure that the required child-to-teacher ratios are maintained at all times, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show instances where staff-to-child ratios did not meet requirements. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to monitor and maintain appropriate supervision levels throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for verifying that all children have their required health and immunization records on file shortly after they enroll?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2025 indicate that some children's files were missing required health examinations or immunization documentation. Understanding the current intake process helps clarify how the center ensures all enrollment paperwork is complete and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all staff members complete their mandatory introductory and ongoing training requirements on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2026 identified that certain staff training documentation was not available or complete. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center tracks training deadlines to ensure all personnel meet state requirements.
- Context
- The provider has until 6/11/2026 to complete the literacy training noted in the most recent report.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is important for parents to stay informed about their child's daily care and any updates to center operations. This question helps families understand how the provider keeps them engaged and updated on important information.