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Future Scholars Academy, Inc.

232 E 19th St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

License:
C04DU1616
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
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
65
License expiration:
May 26, 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Future Scholars Academy, Inc. from May 21, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of January 23, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 26, 2026 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32206

Compared to 37 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.71
Local median
0.35

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
3%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.57

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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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a hazard was observed on the outdoor play equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that the screw on the monkey bars was covered with a bolt, however, the bolt did not fit and was attached on with exposed glue that is dripping down from the play equipment. Corrective action: Provider must remove all hazards from play equipment. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2026
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that a volunteer worker (over 10 hours or more) did not have child abuse and neglect reporting form signed. 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 childcare personnel.
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that there was no attendance roaster in the infant classroom; however, the owner brought a half sheet of paper with (4) children first names on it checked off with arrival times and no pick-up times and was not dated. Per Provider the paper was attendance roaster for 1-5-26 that had to be retrieved from another building. The paper did not reference arrival time or pick-up time for 1- 6-26 which was the reinspection date. Corrective action: The Provider must provide a daily attendance roaster for the next 2 weeks from 1/7/26 to1/20/26 with accurate arrival and pick-up times and dates with full names of each student. 7 Record Keeping B. The followi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 23, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a hazard was observed on the outdoor play equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that on the monkey bar one of the screws on the steps was not covered causing a hazard to the children in care. Corrective action: Provider must remove the hazard present. The LS suggest removing hazard replacing the screw cover to eliminate the hazard. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance insp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 30, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist reviewed Cares training system. (5) staff members have not completed SR training. Option 3 (DEL - Florida Early Childhood) New courses available as of January 1, 2024, under the School Readiness Preservice Training heading for free: - Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4-hour) - Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4-hour) - Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2-hour; not required for school-age only programs) - Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program* (5-hour) - Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2-hour; if applicable) Indicates required training for all SR child care personnel. New Training Requiremen ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that an unscreened volunteer parent was supervising (5) children in the infant classroom with no other staff member present. Ages: (4) 1-year-olds/ (1) 6-year-old/ (1) unscreened volunteer Per provider volunteer parent has a child that attends the center and volunteers 2 hours per week. Corrective action: The provider will get the volunteer backgrounded screened and will make sure there is another trained staff member in the classroom to avoid this issue occurring in the future .2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Since Initial license inspection date of 5-21-25.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist did not observe documented monthly fire drill log. Technical assistance provided. Per provider was not able to locate monthly fire drill documentation. 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 lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist did not observed documentation of emergency preparedness drills. Technical assistance was provided. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill.
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-15
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
Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 student files. There was (1) student file with no immunization record with an enrollment date of 6-2-25. Technical assistance given. Per Provider will contact parent. 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 obtai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 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
Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 student files and there were 2 student with no health physicals. Technical assistance was provided. Per provider will contact parent. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist was not able to review any staff member files due to files not being physically accessible at the center. Technical assistance was provided. Per Provider did not have files physically at the center, however had them available electronically. 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 Abu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist did not observed daily attendance log in classroom. Technical assistance was provided. 7 Record Keeping B. The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: 4. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01

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 how the center currently manages and maintains daily attendance records for each classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in August 2025 and January 2026 show that attendance logs were sometimes unavailable or incomplete. Asking about the current process helps ensure that the center has a consistent system for tracking children throughout the day.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for ensuring that all volunteers and staff members have completed the required background screening before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a finding regarding missing background screening documentation for a volunteer. This question helps clarify how the center verifies credentials for everyone who interacts with the children.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you conduct and document regular safety checks on your outdoor play equipment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2025 and January 2026 indicate that hazards were observed on outdoor play equipment on two occasions. Learning about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps play areas safe for students.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all required staff training modules are completed and tracked on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from December 2025 identified that some staff members had not completed required health and safety training by the deadline. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development for its team.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 15, 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding their child's health records and immunization updates?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining up-to-date health and immunization records is a standard requirement for daycare operations. Understanding the center's communication style helps ensure that families can easily stay compliant with these important health documentation needs.