Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.17
Old City Academy
142 Masters Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- License:
- C07SJ0011
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 146
- License expiration:
- December 7, 2026
Typical cost: $1,430 - $1,452 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,430 - $1,452/mo
Median daily rate: $66.00 - $67.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
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Latest inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Old City Academy from March 15, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 27, 2023 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 2, 2023.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Nine later inspections, from November 7, 2023 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32084
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.32
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- One employee did have documentation of training in the use of a fire extinguisher. Director stated staff will have completed this training by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All childcare personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all childcare personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One employee did not have an employment application in her personnel record. Director stated she would produce the application by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One employee did not have a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed in their personnel record. Director stated she would produce this document by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One employee did not have a complete Form 5131 in their personnel record. Director stated she would produce this document by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is inco ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- One employee did not have a completed employment history verification form in their personnel record. Director stated she would produce this document by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documente ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Inspector notes
- One employee did not have a completed Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their personnel record. Director stated she would produce this document by November 2, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare 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 must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were ants on the playground and litter. The litter was picked up by the Manager who stated that the ants would be corrected by July 14, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The diaper surface was not impermeable in that there were tears in the fabric. Manager stated that a new one would be obtained this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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
- One child, enrolled in March 2023, did not have a DH Form 680 in her record. Manager stated they would have one by July 14, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 he ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
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
- One child, enrolled in March 2023, did not have a DH Form 3040 in her record. Manager stated they would have one by July 14, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The background screening roster contained a person that is no longer an employee of this facility. Manager stated that the roster will be corrected this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Bottles were not labeled with children's first and last names. Staff labeled the bottles during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 [rusty swing sets with peeling paint, jungle dome with rust and peeling paint; and monkey bars with rust and peeling paint. A train with an old wooden seat that is falling apart and rusting and peeling paint. An old beam that is deteriorating with an exposed railroad nail and a beam with a chunk of missing wood, leaving sharp edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The playground has rusty swing sets with peeling paint, a jungle dome with rust and peeling paint, and monkey bars with rust and peeling paint. A train with an old wooden seat that is falling apart and rusting and peeling paint. An old beam that is deteriorating with an exposed railroad nail and a beam with a chunk of missing wood, leaving sharp edges. The two sandboxes do not have covering of any kind. Director stated they would remove some pieces and replace or repair others. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A childcare facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 process you use to ensure all staff personnel files are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that certain required personnel documents were missing from staff files. Asking about current recordkeeping practices helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these administrative requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all new employees have completed their required safety and fire extinguisher training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that documented proof of fire extinguisher training was missing for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify that all staff meet safety training requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records are collected and filed within the required timeframe after enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that some student health and immunization forms were not on file within the required 30-day window. Understanding the current intake process for health documentation helps parents see how the center manages these essential records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining the condition of equipment in the classrooms, such as diaper changing stations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate an instance where a diaper changing surface was found to be in poor condition. Asking about facility maintenance routines provides insight into how the center ensures equipment remains safe and sanitary for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily schedule and any specific needs they might have?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing daily communication helps families understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's routine and well-being. This helps parents determine if the center's communication style is a good fit for their family's needs.