Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0
WMS LEARNING ACADEMY
8126 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- License:
- C04DU1506
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- August 14, 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
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 inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for WMS LEARNING ACADEMY from August 11, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of April 21, 2025.
Four later inspections, from April 21, 2025 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32208
Compared to 44 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.23
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a one year old child was able to escape out of the childcare facility having access to the near trees, retention pond, ongoing traffic, child then running into the street of strp mall and being picked up by a stranger. ], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Licensing Specialist observed that a one-year-old child was not adequately supervised and was able to exit through the back door of the childcare facility, leaving the playground area. The child then walked from the back of the WMS building, where trees and foliage are present, to the front of the facility, past a retention pond, and into the street. A car was driving through the strip mall area at the time, and an unidentified Good Samaritan was able to pick up the child from the street. The daycares location near a heavily trafficked street raised significant concerns about the childs safety in such an environment. The Florida Handbook states the following: 2.4.1, A B D ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 3/6/2025, during the investigation, the Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation log was signed by a second staff member. However, upon further inquiry, the second staff member admitted that they were not physically present on the van on that day to ensure that all children were accounted for. The second staff member acknowledged signing off on the transportation log without conducting the required visual sweep of the children. The Florida Handbook states in section 2.5.2 F - Transportation Log, that: 3. The transportation log must be signed, dated, and verified immediately, confirming that all children are accounted for and that a visual sweep has been conduc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Licensing Specialist reviewed the morning classroom attendance to have three different attendance sheets however no time was placed. When the Licensing Specialist reviewed the attendance sheet there was no way to monitor an accurate number of children who were in the classroom on 3/6/2025. During the time of the initial complaint investigation the director was unable to provide Licensing Specialist documented number of children that were cared for that morning. The Florida Handbook states the following. 7.5, A Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and depa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
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 walk me through the current procedures for supervising children, especially during transitions like moving between the playground and the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2025 noted a concern regarding child supervision. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols and staffing practices in place to ensure children are always monitored.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that transportation logs are completed accurately and that a physical sweep of the vehicle is performed after every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 identified a concern regarding the verification process for transportation logs. This question allows the provider to explain the current training and oversight for staff members who handle transportation.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage daily attendance records to ensure that arrival and departure times are consistently documented for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 show a concern regarding the accuracy of attendance record-keeping. Asking this helps parents understand the current system used to track children throughout the day.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and onboarding to ensure everyone is familiar with your safety and record-keeping policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training processes gives parents insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards and ensures all employees are prepared to follow operational requirements.
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there is a change in daily routines or a concern regarding a child's experience at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center communicates with families helps parents feel more comfortable and informed about their child's daily life and the center's responsiveness.