Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.85
- Local median
- 0.48
Accelerate Early Learning Academy
1144 Arlington Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- C04DU1551
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- July 29, 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 inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Accelerate Early Learning Academy from July 8, 2024 through June 23, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved incident records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32211
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 24, 2025July 8, 2025March 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 25, 2025June 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date or time that the parent signed the incident/accident report.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed that on the incident report the parent signed the incident report; however, the incident report does not have the date or time the parent signed the incident report. The parent since then has dis-enrolled the child from the daycare center. Corrective action: Per Provider the parent has disenrolled the child from the center as of 4-24-26. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare person ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [Documentation of the situation/ emergency drill conducted.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the fire drill and emergency preparedness plan which were missing components. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-16
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed a total of fourteen staff files. In revieing staff files the LS found several incomplete files. The staff files were Missing annually signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form; A.G, A.J. C.W., I.A, and Y.V. Per the provider the program has a scheduled staff meeting; and all staff will update required documents this Friday (11/21/25.) 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 th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed a total of fourteen staff files. In revieing staff files the LS found several incomplete files. The staff files were Missing the following required forms: CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File; A.G, J.G, and M.G • Per the provider the program has a scheduled staff meeting; and all staff will update required documents. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider was unable to produce an updated fire approval: the fire marshal visited the facility and issued a notice of violation with a corrective action date of 7/21/25. The provider must provide the LS a copy of a valid fire approval to the LS. If an updated fire approval is unavailable by the facility's license renewal date 7/29/25, the provider's license may be placed on provisional status for six months. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the fire drill/ emergency preparedness log. No, emergency preparedness drill was documented as being conducted. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The LS reviewed a childcare training transcripts of A.M. An employee that has been in the childcare industry for more than a year; but has not completed early literacy training. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- The Ls reviewed the transcripts of all child care personnel (CCP); two (2) CCP have been employed more than 90 days, but has not completed SR Preservice trainings. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as eviden ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- A staff member has not completed the required childcare training after being in the industry for a year. 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 not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- The LS reviewed two (2) staff files that are not compliant with SR Preservice training requirement per the child care training transcript. 3.2 Training Courses 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: a. By December 31, 2023, the DEL-approved online School Readiness Early Learning Florida (ELFL) health and safety modules as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. After December 31, 2023, these ELFL modules will not be available; ? Health and Sanitation; ? Safety of the Environment; ? Precautions in Transporting Children (if applicable); ? Safe Sleep Practi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed all (47) newly enrolled student files. Thirteen (13) student files were missing or contained expired immunization records. 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 form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
How does the center ensure that all staff background screening and personnel files are kept complete and up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that some staff personnel files were missing required background screening documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for documenting and notifying parents about accidents or incidents that occur at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that an incident report was missing the date and time of the parent's signature.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that emergency preparedness drills are consistently conducted and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where emergency preparedness drill documentation was incomplete or missing.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and professional development courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 indicate that several staff members had not completed required introductory or health and safety training courses by the expected dates.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps parents informed helps ensure that families feel connected and aware of how the facility manages its daily operations.