Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.11
Lighthouse Prep
61 Palmetto Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- License:
- C07SJ0092
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 131
- License expiration:
- July 2, 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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Lighthouse Prep from January 31, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2024 and involved health or food records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from October 29, 2024 through June 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in St. Augustine
Compared to 66 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.45
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1
- Report comments
- There is an area near one of the infant rooms where formula was being mixed, the director was not aware that this is considered a food preparation area. The director explained she will now have parents mix their own formula and bring it in. This has now been resolved. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-02
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 explain the current process for preparing infant formula at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2024 show that formula was being prepared in an area not designated for food preparation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility now handles infant nutrition to ensure it meets health standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are trained on proper food handling and storage procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding staff training protocols helps parents feel confident that the team is knowledgeable about maintaining a clean and healthy environment for children.
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's eating and sleeping habits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication about daily routines is important for parents to stay informed and involved in their child's care throughout the day.
General question
How does the center manage supervision during transitions, such as when children move between classrooms or outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies during transitions provides insight into how the facility maintains a consistent level of oversight for children of all ages.
General question
What steps are taken to keep parents updated on facility policies and any changes to daily operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing how the center shares information ensures that families remain well-informed about the policies that impact their child's daily experience.