Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.35
The Children's Courtyard
125 Hampton Point Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
- License:
- C07SJ0093
- 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:
- 236
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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
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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Children's Courtyard from April 6, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 22, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32092
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.87
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 9, 2024April 13, 2026May 12, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 6, 2025April 13, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 5, 2024April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and permanent structures] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed four playgrounds needing replenishment of mulch on last inspection on 4/13/2026. According to provider she has created several work orders to have her mulch replenished to the corporate office (EMCOR) and provided proof of the request for the months of January, February and March. Children are currently having to split playground times in the free field. This provider was required to have the mulch replenished by 5/1/2026. On 5/12/2026 the mulch has not been replenished.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.3. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During review of newly enrolled children files, it was observed that 6 children did not have the specials food consumption form signed by parents. These forms must be signed by parents by 5/1/2026. 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. E. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Slides and permanent structures.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed four playgrounds needing replenishment of mulch. According to provider she has created several work orders to have her mulch replenished to the corporate office (EMCOR) and provided proof of the request for the months of January, February and March. Children are currently having to split playground times in the free field. This provider must have the mulch replenished by 5/1/2026. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During review of staff files, licensing specialist observed 2 staff members did not have completed employment history checks. This must be completed by 5/1/2026. 5 Background Screening 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 documented attempts to contact each ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the following ratios during renewal inspection: infants - 8:2 one's - 6:1 two's & 3 three's - 6:1 two's - 11:1 - this classroom was out of ratio, licensing counted 12:1 and a child was moved to a three-year-old class at time of inspection. Putting them back into compliance 11:1. three's -13:1 three's - 15:1 1 three,10 four's & 4 five's- 15:1 VPK - 10:1 3 Ratios The ratio is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. The minimum staff-to-child ratio for all school readiness programs must be consistent with the following: 1. For children from birth to 12 months of age, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- In reviewing staff files licensing specialist observed 2 staff members had not completed their required training. Provider let the two staff go until they have completed their training. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requireme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In reviewing staff files counselor observed that existing (15) employees had expired Abuse and neglect form. Provider had all staff sign at time of inspection. 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 child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In reviewing staff files licensing specialist observed that a staff member who had been out for more than 90 days from the childcare system did not have a resubmission screening done. Provider has dismissed the staff and resubmitted to background screening; Staff may return when an eligible screening is received. This should be completed by 8/28/2025. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Last fire drill was conducted on 11/26/2024; there were 92 children and 15 adults present. When inspecting the fire extinguisher specialist observed that fire extinguishers were expired. The extinguishers are due to be reinspected by 12/20/2024. 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In reviewing children files, specialist observed 10 files missing the special occasion food consumption forms. These forms are due to be completed by 12/20/2024. 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 childcare facilities. E. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learning activity provided by a chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the alarm was not working properly. When simulating leaving a child behind by turning off vehicle and walking away, the alarm did not go off after five minutes or greater. Provider will have vehicle alarms reinspected and fixed by 8/23/2024. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed areas of the fence on the playground were not safely anchored in all areas. The fence also had areas that were rotting away along the bottom that are needing repair. Director will have this repaired by 8/23/2024. 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 childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Slides and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed mulch was low, particularly under slides and swings. Provider will have this replenished by 8/23/2024. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or lea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [All outside equipment needs to be pressure washed and climber ladder need to be sanded and repainted. Steel drum for music has corrosion which produces loose rust and pitting. Remove or replace. 2 outside water fountains need to be removed or fixed. Broken toys need to be thrown away and replaced. Broken bicycles need to be fixed or thrown away.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.12 Outdoor Equipment page 38 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 must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Counselor observed outside play space to find resilient surface not meeting standards as required. Throughout space, areas of surface were down to dirt and very dusty. Climbing equipment cannot be used until resilient surface replenished to provide adequate protection with fall zones.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.12 Outdoor Equipment page 38 D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
Can you share how you verify and maintain complete employment history records for all new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some staff employment history checks were missing required information. Asking about your current process helps clarify how you ensure all hiring documentation is complete and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a time when a classroom was temporarily out of ratio. This question allows you to explain the procedures in place to keep classrooms properly staffed at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the required background screening renewals for staff members who may have had a break in service?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate instances where background screening documentation was not fully up to date regarding re-screening requirements. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to keep all personnel files compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about your current process for monitoring and maintaining the playground surface materials to ensure they remain safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining adequate ground cover on playgrounds has been a recurring topic in reports from 2024 through May 2026. Understanding your current maintenance schedule and how you track these needs helps families feel confident about outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all parent permission forms for special activities or food consumption are collected and filed correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from late 2024 and early 2026 identified some missing parent permission forms for special food consumption. Asking about your current recordkeeping practice helps clarify how you ensure all necessary parental authorizations are on file.
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