Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.48
Creative Minds Early Learning Center III
5560 Oliver St S, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU1531
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 38
- License expiration:
- December 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
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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Creative Minds Early Learning Center III from December 14, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved medication.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 2, 2025 through April 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32211
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 1, 2025November 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 9, 2024November 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed the changing tables in both the two-year-old and infants' classrooms to have cuts/tears in the impermeable surfacing of the diaper changing table. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. The twos instructor Miss C.G. stated mat would be replaced, immediately and was replaced by the Director Miss S.M. The changing mat in the infants room would be replaced by the end of this week per the Director. The program should replace/repair the diaper changing mats by the end of business 11/21/25.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the LS reviewed all the staff file, inservice forms where not included in the files. Upon requesting CF-FSP 5268 the documents nor courses completed were provided to the LS. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed diaper rash cream stored in the hall outside of the infants room. The diaper rash cream was visible in the side pocket of a childs diaper bag. Per the classroom teacher S.A.M. the diaper rash cream is utilized somedays but not during every change. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the employee file for O.H. The employee file was missing an updated Abuse and Neglect form for the employee. The form in the file was dated August 2024. 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: C. 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. The Abuse and Neglect form was doc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Documented fire drills for the months of April, May and June.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the fire drill log that displayed the last documented fire drill was conducted March 2025. Per the provider fire drills were conducted however may not have been documented. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed (4) four diaper rash creams in the infant classroom. The provider was unable to provide documentation of permission from parents to administer the diaper rash cream 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the facility was operating without a valid credentialed director. Per the owner the director took leave and did not return. The owner stated the last day of the directors employment was 7/4/2024. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the (LS) was informed by the owner that the credentialed director on file had not returned to the center after she went on leave. Per the provider the last day of employment was July 4th, 2024. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
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 your current process for storing and labeling medications for children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified an instance where medication was not stored in a locked or inaccessible area. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center ensures all medications remain secure and out of reach of children.
- Context
- This was noted during a November 2025 inspection and was corrected at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required medication administration records are maintained and updated for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 indicate multiple concerns regarding medication storage and documentation. This question allows you to learn how the staff tracks authorization and administration to keep records accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and documenting annual in-service training for your teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that documentation for annual in-service training was not properly recorded in staff files. Understanding how the center tracks professional development helps ensure all staff stay current with their training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the condition of equipment like diaper changing tables to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection noted that a diaper changing surface was not impermeable due to wear. Asking about the center's maintenance schedule for equipment helps you understand how they keep facilities clean and safe.
- Context
- This was corrected following the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center leadership or staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for families to feel connected to their child's daily care and the center's overall operations. This question helps you understand how the center keeps parents informed about important updates and daily activities.