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Nova Child Learning Academy

9951 Atlantic Blvd Ste 310, Jacksonville, FL 32225

License:
C04DU1446
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
105
License expiration:
January 18, 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 21 available inspections for Nova Child Learning Academy from January 3, 2023 through May 11, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 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
21

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32225

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.05
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since 1-29-25, has not completed the required training in order for continued work in the childcare industry. Staff will need to complete required training for continued work as a childcare staff member. 4.2 Training Requirements 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 Trai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 8, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [Missing director signature/date &time]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Refer to the supplemental for the incident form that was not signed by the director acknowledging that she was aware of incident occurring at the facility. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the director signed during onsite inspection. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurre ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
View official report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the children who does not have records on file for review during onsite inspection. 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 incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the children who have expired shot records on file during onsite inspection. 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 incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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]
Inspector notes
Refer to the supplemental for the children who do not have an updated record on file. Licensing Specialist observed a total of 35 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility. 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 healt ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has an expired form on file. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The childcare facility had a volunteer who worked in the kitchen at the childcare facility who worked beyond the 10 hours per month. According to the volunteer and time card the volunteer worked over 40 hours within 2 weeks. The volunteer needed to be screened. Even though the teacher is no longer employed at the center, the licensing specialist recommends that the facility create a safety plan to prevent another issue of this nature occurring again. The safety plan must show step by step what will be done for a volunteer as well as a staff member. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents. A copy o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 27, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor observed in the kitchen area a live bug on the wall, food was being prepared at the time. Counselor recommends that best control spray and a copy of visit provided to the counselor. 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 documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The cook did not have the proper hair covering when serving food. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
Correction status
Due by September 13, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The cook was not wearing gloves when preparing the food being served to the children. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-14
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since 2001, has not completed the required 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 child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. All staff completed in service hours for the fiscal year and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who had an expired form on file. 7.4 Personnel Records. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before
Correction status
Due by September 6, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The center failed to maintain the employee roaster. Staff who are no longer employed is still on the roaster as staff who are newly employed is not listed. 5 Background 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 September 6, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D (Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility will also be cited for failure to provide a copy of the incident/accident report. The director admitted during onsite investigation that she wrote report but was unable to locate it to provide the counselor with a copy. A copy of the report was not maintained at the facility. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. The facility is to create a safety plan on how they intend to prevent an incident ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
Inspector notes
The facility is out of compliance with this standard as a staff member is seen on video slapping a child and the child feet is observed leaving the floor and the child falling backwards onto the floor. The video further shows the teacher standing over the child. All of this was done in the presence of other enrolled children . 8.2 Child Safety. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. The facility is to create a safety plan o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
Official code
47-01
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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
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since August of 2023. 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 industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 10, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was hired 8-21-23, who did not complete the required training. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment
Correction status
Due by January 10, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file folder. The counselor reviewed a total of 50 files for total enrollment at the childcare facility. 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 incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the loca ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 10, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
In the VPK room counselor observed two ceiling panels that are not secured to the ceiling and could fall. Items need to be repaired. 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 documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
No onsite inspection conducted. Re-inspection completed via documentation. Counselor received via email on May 18, 2023, director provided the counselor with transcripts for the staff members who had not completed the required training for school readiness. The provider informed that the training is not complete as the staff members only completed part 1 of the DCF but did not test. Therefore the staff members will have to either test to bring into compliance or take School Readiness training and complete courses with certificate to be provided to the counselor for corrective action. Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who have not completed the required training ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 9, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Report comments
Refer to supplemental for the staff members who do not have the required school readiness training completed within the time frame. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact wi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who form has expired. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04

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 all staff and volunteers are properly screened and cleared before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show instances where documentation for background screening was missing for personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain how the center manages and maintains its employee roster to ensure it stays up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that maintaining an accurate employee roster has been a repeated topic in recent reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for keeping these records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for documenting and reviewing accidents or incidents that occur at the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that documentation of incident reports has appeared as a repeated topic in past inspections. Learning about the current procedure helps families understand how the center handles and records these events.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required training and maintain updated documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that training requirements were not met for certain personnel. Asking about the current training oversight process helps parents understand how the center ensures staff are properly prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you keep track of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining complete and current student health and immunization records has been identified as a concern in previous reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for record-keeping.
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