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Kid City Usa Jacksonville Heights

4056 Fouraker Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210

License:
C04DU1548
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 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
187
License expiration:
May 8, 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 inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Kid City Usa Jacksonville Heights from May 6, 2024 through April 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 4, 2025 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from December 10, 2025 through April 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

14 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32210

Compared to 64 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.5
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
9%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.36

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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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
In the VPK A classroom under the sink in the room is where the chemicals are stored and there was a lock there; however, it was unlocked at the time of inspection. This was fixed when teacher locked the cabinets. Technical Assistance given: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recom ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning (other than general clean-up activities) of a room took place while children were present in the room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection it was noted that the teachers were cleaning while children were in the room. In the two-year-old room the teachers had mopped the room and cleaned the tables. The smell of cleaner was very strong, and the floors were wet. Teacher stated, "she needed to get the lasagna up because it was everywhere". Licensing spoke with director and teacher about not cleaning while children were in the room. Director stated that the children could maybe play outside while someone came to clean the room before nap time. Technical Assistance given: 3.1 General Health and Safety G. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
Official code
14-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection licensing revisited the infant room and there were 2 children in the back of the room sitting in bouncy seats and were sleeping. One infant was sitting back in the seat asleep, and one infant was sitting in a chair, and his neck was slumped over with a bib around his neck. The director ran in the room seeing this from the door and picked up the smaller child whose neck was slumped over and made sure he was okay and she removed the bib and put him on his back in a crib. Director stated that the teacher in that room at the time is a floater and in there for breaks. Director stated that this will not happen again because that teacher will not be in the infa ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing observed a toilet in between the two's and three's classroom does not have a lid on the tank. The owner asked when he would get one and he said. "Right away". It was also observed that the last toilet in the two's bathroom was clogged and not flushing." Director was going to plunge the toilet to get it working. Technical Assistance given: 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection it was observed that in the kitchen there were three thermometers in the freezers that did not work. Provider stated they had just purchased some and would replace them. While licensing was there, provider replaced two of the three. Technical Assistance given: 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 ac ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The facility failed to have a test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution used for ware washing. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.4. & C.3 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Provider could not show licensing their testing strips to make sanitizing solution for dishes. Licensing left provider some. Provider stated that they would order some right away. Licensing will do an onsite inspection to make sure provider has testing strips and knows how to use them properly. Technical Assistance given: B. An installed three compartment sink, or an installed two-compartment sink with a non-stationary or portable compartment receptacle. 1. Installed compartment sinks may be used to wash produce and to fill cooking pots and pans with water when not in use for dishwashing. 2. Sinks must be sanitized before and after each use. 3. The first compartment must be u ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zones] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
On both playgrounds the fall zones did not have 6 inches of substrate. There is enough substrate on the playgrounds it just needs to be put back under the fall zones. Technical Assistance given: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
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
Report comments
Employee listed on the supplemental page has been in the industry since 2019 and has not completed part 2 of the required 40 hours of DCF Training. Employee given extra time due to the holidays and training sites being closed. Once employee completes part 2 the provider will email licensing the transcript. Technical Assistance given: 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-hou ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [the prescription label]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Provider had accepted the medication Nystatin for a child listed on the supplemental page but there was no prescription label on the medication box. The medication according to the form had not been applied to the child. This was resolved when provider took the medication out of the class and brought to the front office where provider stated she will return the medication to the guardian. Provider stated that to make sure medication errors stop that all medication will go through the front office then management will take the medication and forms to the proper class. Technical Assistance given: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
In reviewing the 10 newly enrolled student records one of the shot records had expired on 11/29/2025. Provider will email licensing a copy of the new shot record on or by the corrective action date. Technical Assistance given: 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
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on the confidential page did not have completed employment history checks. These were completed at the time of inspection when provider called to verify employment. Provider is hoping that with a new director that this will not fall between the cracks. Technical Assistance: 5.1 Background Screening D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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
Provider failed to do a resubmission with several employees that had more than a 90-day break in-service. This was resolved when the provider did resubmissions while licensing was present. Provider thought that because the retention date was still okay that meant the prints were still good. The policy was explained to provider and she stated she understood now. Technical Assistance given: 5.2 Background 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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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
Correction / follow-up note
Employees listed on the supplemental page did not complete Early Literacy within a year of employment in childcare. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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. Child care personnel must compl ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 21, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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
Provider has no credentialed director. Provider is on a Provisional License until 01/29/2026. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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 e 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.
Correction status
Due by January 29, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
On the day that the child jumped off the bookshelf an incident report was not given to the parent upon pick up. Provider did write a report, but it is not signed because the child no longer attends the center. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 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
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
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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
Employee listed on the supplemental was hired on 01/12/2025, but Child Abuse and Neglect wasn't signed until 01/15/2025. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Employee listed on the supplemental did not have an employment verification on file. This was corrected at time of inspection when provider called previous employment to verify and document. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Employee listed on the supplemental had a background screening that expired 02/11/2025. No break in employment. This was completed at the time of the inspection when provider stated that employee could not return until rescreening had occurred, and provider made an appointment for employee. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07

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 describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show instances where background screening documentation was not fully completed or updated for staff members. This question helps clarify the steps the center now takes to maintain accurate and current screening records for all personnel.
Context
The records indicate these issues were addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What measures are in place to ensure that cleaning activities are only performed when children are not present in the room?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where cleaning occurred while children were in the room. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current policy for scheduling cleaning tasks to ensure they do not interfere with the children's environment.
Context
This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are securely stored and inaccessible to children at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a finding where harmful items were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current safeguards and storage protocols used to keep such materials out of reach.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you explain the current procedure for managing and administering medication to ensure all labels and documentation are correct?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate a past issue regarding the documentation and labeling of medication. This question helps parents understand the current management system for handling medications safely.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's current approach to staff training and ensuring all teachers have completed their required certifications and professional development?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated findings related to staff training and credentialing requirements. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current efforts to keep staff qualifications current.
Related violations