Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.07
- Local median
- 0.25
Foundations Christian Academy
5844 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
- License:
- C04DU1546
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 49
- License expiration:
- May 30, 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
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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Foundations Christian Academy from April 29, 2024 through May 18, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 20, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32205
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.52
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 12, 2024November 1, 2024December 13, 2024February 26, 2025September 16, 2025January 6, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 12, 2024September 16, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 16, 2025April 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Specialist reviewed 66 childrens records. Three children had expired shot records; I.P, E.M, and S.W. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining up to date shot records. Provider has until 5/20/26 to come back in compliance to coincide with renewal deadlines.
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 2 personnel (C.B) and (D.G) who had not started their 45 hour training within the first 90 days of employment. C.B has a start date of 8/11/2025 and needed to have started training by 11/9/2025. D.G has a start date of 9/8/2025 and needed to have started training by 12/7/2025. 4.1 Beginning Training 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 traini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 2 personnel (C.B) and (D.G) who had not completed the required preservice training within the first 90 days of employment. C.B has a start date of 8/11/2025 and needed to have completed school readiness preservice training by 11/9/2025. D.G has a start date of 9/8/2025 and needed to have completed school readiness preservice training by 12/7/2025. Per the School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook; 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed records for employee (E.L) who has an industry start date of 03/07/2024. E.L has not completed the 45 hour training within the industry time line. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment. Specialist is giving the provider 30 days (10/16/2025) to come back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 58 enrollment files for all children enrolled. 4 children had missing and/or expired immunization records. Facility has 30 days (10/16/2025) to come back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
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]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 58 enrollment files for all children enrolled. 5 children had missing physical records. Facility has 30 days (10/16/2025) to come back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 6 personnel records. One personnel, (D.G) had started 9/8/2025 and had not completed a Level 2 clearinghouse background screening. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Specialist is giving provider until 10/16/2025 to come back in to compliance to coincide with the other citations in the report.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed 6 personnel records. One personnel, (E.L) had started 8/11/2025 and had left the industry in April of 2025. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [school-age] group was inadequate in that [a child exited the front of the building]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist notes that an incident occurred on 7/28/2025 at around 9:50 am where a child had left the facility premises and ran down the sidewalk before being intercepted by passerby's and personnel. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location Technical assistance was provided about safety measures to put in place to prevent a child from absconding from the facility premises in the future.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist performed an on site inspection on 2/26/25. Specialist observed the following ratio; Classroom A with 8 four-year olds to 1 personnel Classroom B with 10 three-year olds to 1 personnel Classroom C with 5 one-year olds and an infant to 1 personnel. Classroom C was out of ratio, requiring two personnel to be present. Per the CCF Handbook, when considering Mixed Age Groups; 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. Specialist notes that the infant left the facility, and worked with the provider to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed at time of inspection an infant was present at the facility that did not have an adequate crib. Facility does not normally provide infant care. 3.6.3 Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220-1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(w), F.A.C. Resolved at time of inspection; infant was sent home. Prior to providing infant ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed personnel A.H was working at facility at time of inspection. 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment. Per provider, A.H last day of working was 3/27/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No onsite inspection was conducted. Specialist pulled the training transcripts for personnel A.H and observed that the 45 hour training was still not completed.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No onsite inspection was conducted. Specialist pulled the training transcripts for personnel A.H and observed that the 45 hour training was still not completed. Additionally, Specialist notes that A.H has until 11/18/24 to complete the school readiness preservice training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed staff records for 3 personnel. One personnel, A.H, had an industry start date of 8/16/22 and has not completed the 45 hours training. Specialist also notes that A.H has 90 days from hire to complete the new School Readiness preservice training. Specialist is allowing until 10/31/24 to complete the required 45 hour training. 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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
- Specialist notes that initially provider was having difficulty accessing the clearinghouse roster during the change of ownership. The clearinghouse roster has since not been maintained. Per the Child Care Facility Handbook, 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 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 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show that documentation for background screening was missing for a staff member. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all employees meet screening requirements before they have contact with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that children are always supervised, especially during transitions or when moving between indoor and outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted a concern regarding the supervision of a child. This question allows the director to explain the safety measures and supervision protocols currently in place to keep children secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain accurate and up-to-date staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, particularly when children are in mixed-age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2025 indicate a finding where a classroom was out of the required staff-to-child ratio. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure every group is properly supervised.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where immunization or health records were found to be expired or missing. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center stays in compliance with health documentation requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required training and professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a pattern of findings related to staff training requirements over several inspections. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center manages and verifies that all personnel complete their mandatory training.
Related violations