Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.17
KinderCare Learning Center #301217
12000 Sawgrass Village Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- License:
- C07SJ0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- April 17, 2027
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.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center #301217 from March 22, 2023 through March 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 17, 2025 and involved health or food 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 2 local median in 32082
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 29, 2024December 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk or formula was fed to the wrong child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- On 12/16/25, Director self-reported that an infant was given another infant's bottle with breast milk. Bottle was labeled however staff member assumed that this bottle was for the infant she was holding. Staff member understood and acknowledged that she failed to read label of bottle. Director reviewed and retrained staff member in always verifying the names on the bottles to match infants being fed. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food page 35 C. Breastmilk or infant formula provided for a specific infant by a parent or guardian should not be fed to other children. In the event that the wrong breastmilk or formula is given to an infant in care, the provider must immedi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member, start date 7/15/24. signed up on 7/19/24 for safe sleep practices ad shaken baby syndrome however did not complete training as required within 30 days. 4.2 Training Requirements page 40 and 41 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member signed up for required School Readiness Training on 6/29/24 but did not complete training in required timeframe. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 18 Training Requirements page 41 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- The facility lost its Director on 2/13/25. A new Director meeting qualification will need to be hired by 8/13/25 to be in compliance. A Provisional License will be issued until compliance can be achieved. 4.7 Director Credential pages 46 and 47 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed water bottles not all labeled with children's first and last name. This was corrected at this visit. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service page 34 and 35 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
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed BGS roster as it was not updated for old or new staff within time frame. Corrections were made to roster at this visit 7/29/24. 5 Background Screening page 51-52 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old ] group was inadequate in that [1 child was left unattended in classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director self-reported that a child was left in the classroom when the caregiver transitioned children to outside play space. Caregiver is no longer employed with facility and child is no longer enrolled or in attendance. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the process you use to keep employee rosters up to date in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that the facility's employee roster was not updated in the clearinghouse as required. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's administrative oversight regarding staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that children are always actively supervised during transitions between classrooms and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that supervision has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current practices used to keep children supervised at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that a staff member did not complete required training within the expected timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staff onboarding and training compliance.
- Context
- The 2025 inspection noted this training requirement was not met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for verifying that the correct bottle is given to the right infant during feeding times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that issues related to infant feeding and bottle labeling have appeared in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand the precautions taken to prevent feeding errors.
- Context
- A later inspection in 2026 was conducted with no findings reported.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or leadership?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident about the consistency of care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information about staff and daily operations supports a strong partnership between families and the provider.