Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.78
- Local median
- 0.79
Southville Preschool
10550 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 704, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- License:
- C04DU2323
- 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, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 200
- License expiration:
- January 28, 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Southville Preschool from January 17, 2025 through May 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 23, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 17, 2025 through May 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32256
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 29, 2025September 23, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025August 29, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025August 29, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist conducted an on-site reinspection. Licensing Specialist observed 2 staff members background screening's were initiated for a resubmission via provider submitted documentation of the receipt to Licensing Specialist via e-mail on 9/12/2025. Documentation were shredded after review, however the documentation is available via e-mail. Upon reviewing the personnel records from standard #44-01 during the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 2 staff members did not have a current, eligible background screening clearance letter. 1 staff member started in the child care industry 4/2024 until 8/2024. The 1 staff member did not become employed with the fa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [the teacher wiped a child's face/lip with gloves, left the gloves on, did not wash their hands & proceeded to hand out sippy cups to other children]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed via video footage the teacher wipe child #1s face/lip while wearing gloves. LS observed the teacher for the entire remaining video clip to be wearing the gloves that she cleaned child #1s face with, without washing her hands. The teacher proceeded to hand out sippy cups and interact with children during this time. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS determined observed one incident/accident report that did not have the parent/ legal guardian or authorized individual to pick up the child sign & date the incident/accident report for child #1s injury. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the following ratio during inspection: Infants- 3 staff; 6 children, 1 year old- 1 staff; 6 children, mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old- 2 staff; 15 children, and 2 additional staff members. At 2:10 PM, LS observed the mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old classroom out of ratio during inspection. LS observed 1 staff member with 16 children with a mixed age group of 1,2,3,4 and 5 year old. The 1- one year old went back to the 1 year old classroom during inspection, bringing the mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old back into ratio with 1 staff member and 15 children present. LS gave technical assistance from the Florida Statutes: 402.305 Licensing standa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed roaches & toilets with bug debris & sediment present during inspection in more than 4 classrooms. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed 1 infant sleeping in a crib with a bib on their neck. The bib was removed from the 1 infants neck by a teacher at the time of inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pad ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [was being utilized as more than just the handwashing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed 3 spoons that were present in the infant during inspection. The 3 spoons are being sent to the kitchen to be washed & cleaned by a teacher and brought back to the infant room. LS observed multiple dishes that were washed in the kitchens handwashing sink & drying beside the kitchens handwashing sink during inspection. The facility only has a handwashing sink present in the kitchen area. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS did not observe an thermometer in the infant refrigerator during inspection due to a thermometer not being present. LS utilized her own temperature gauge during inspection and observed the refrigerator between 1:48 PM to 2:10 PM to be 35 degrees Fahrenheit. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.2 Food Storage 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 thermo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS did not observe the substitution to be written on the menu or the dates written on the menu during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food do ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 [there were broken toys: a wooden triangular toy with bars had splintered wood & broken bars, and a single swing set that was leaned against the wall with bars missing from the structure]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed broken toys, such as: a wooden triangular toy with bars that had splintered wood & broken bars, and a single swing set that was leaned against the wall with bars missing from the structure, on the outside play area during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Doc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS could not observe 4 complete personnel records during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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 Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to LS via e-mail the 4 personnel records complete records.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed a total of 8 personnel members employed at the facility during inspection. LS observed 2 staff members background screening clearance letters during inspection that had an eligibility date that had a 90 day break in-service from the child care industry or they were not employed in the child care industry previously. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
- LS could not observe the attendance for the 1 year old room during inspection due to the teacher not knowing where the daily attendance was located. The director gave the daily attendance to LS during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7 Record Keeping Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority. 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 month ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed all 24 children's records for their immunization records during inspection. Licensing Specialist observed that 6 children did not have current immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment during inspection. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, completed 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 inco ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed all 24 children's records for their health exam/physical records during inspection. Licensing Specialist observed that 7 children did not have current health exam/physical records on file within 30 days of enrollment during inspection. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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 gu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist could not observe all documentation for 8 personnel records during inspection due to the documentation not being on file during inspection. Licensing Specialist could not observe 1 personnel record during inspection due to the file not being maintained at the facility. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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:......... Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist v ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date and tracked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there were instances where documentation of background screening clearance was missing for personnel. This question helps you understand the steps the center has taken to ensure all staff records are current and properly maintained.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the September 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance tracking to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that daily attendance records were unavailable for review at that time. Asking this helps you learn about the center's current system for keeping these important records accessible.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the August 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your staff training procedures regarding handwashing and hygiene practices when assisting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a concern regarding proper handwashing procedures after assisting a child. This question helps you understand how the center reinforces hygiene standards with staff.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the August 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your current safe sleep practices for infants in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection note a finding regarding items placed in a crib with an infant. This question allows you to learn about the center's commitment to current safe sleep guidelines.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the August 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your classroom staffing levels remain consistent with state requirements throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified a time when a classroom was out of the required staff-to-child ratio. This question helps you understand the center's current approach to maintaining proper supervision levels.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the August 2025 inspection.
Related violations