Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.48
Chosen Champions Learning Center
968 Arlington Rd N #1, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU1448
- 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, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 8:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- February 6, 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 inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Chosen Champions Learning Center from January 20, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 17, 2024 and involved staff training.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from October 8, 2024 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32211
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.69
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 3 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024September 17, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, in the (Green) Threes and Fours classroom and the (Purple) Ones and Twos there was no written plan of scheduled activities posted. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a menu posted dated the week of September 2nd. On the posted menu there was no substitutions noted for any of the meals and snacks. Per the provider, an updated menu was provided to parents but was not yet posted. Then reviewing the updated menu no substitutions were noted for any of the meals and snacks. Nor did the children in care eat what was noted on the menu provided to the licensing specialist. 3.9.3 Food Safety H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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
- At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a child care personnel that had not completed the required DCF training unsupervised in a classroom. The staff member was missing the successful completion of the competency testing. 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 Training prior to January 1, 2004 are no ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the FSC observed food stored in an inappropriate manner. The FSC observed a bowl containing milk and cereal in the student fridge that was no covered. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the FSC observed a menu posted that was missing the dates, breakfast for Friday and alternative options. 3.9.3 Food Safety H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed bagged garbage, and holes within concrete large enough for a child's foot to fit in and cause injury.Outdoor Play Area 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Counselor provided technical assistance - garbage was discarded and holes where filled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the top half of a wooden plank of the playground fence to be missing. As corrective action, the plank will be replaced or repaired by the due date. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed cleaning chemicals on the top of the frig and on the shelf above the stove. There was also spices and food in those same spaces. As corrective action action, all cleaning chemicals will be put in a place alone, or in a plastic bin where they can not spill near food or cooking equipment by the due date. C. Poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date, properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed food not properly stored in the frig in the Kitchen. This included open graham crackers, partially used baby bottle (no label), opened baby food, open bag of sugar and a plate of food in a container of sauce covered in only a paper towel. As corrective action, the provider will dispose of opened food, store future opened foods with closure clips or in containers with the date opened written on the food packaging or container by the due date. D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed no working thermometers in the frig and freezer. As corrective action, provider will add working thermometers to the frig and freezer by the due date. F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of foo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed classroom daily attendance with only first names and no times when the children entered the classroom. As corrective action, each classroom will have a daily attendance log that lists children by their first and last name and the times when the children enter and leave the classroom each day. 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. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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 is your current procedure for documenting children's daily attendance, including arrival and departure times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a previous finding regarding the documentation of arrival and departure times. Asking about the current practice helps confirm that attendance tracking is now handled consistently.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that cleaning supplies are stored securely and kept separate from food preparation areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection identified a concern regarding the storage of cleaning products near food. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols for chemical and food storage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to maintain the safety and integrity of the outdoor play area fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted a concern regarding the condition of the playground fencing. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and monitoring practices for outdoor play spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully trained and qualified before they begin working unsupervised in a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted an instance where a staff member was working in a classroom without having completed the required introductory training. This question helps clarify the current process for verifying staff credentials and training status.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for maintaining and posting accurate daily schedules and meal menus for parents to review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the posting of activity plans and meal menus has been a recurring topic in multiple inspections. This question provides an opportunity to understand how the center ensures these administrative requirements are consistently met.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in June 2026.
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