Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.17
Little Flowers Of St. Francis
895 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
- License:
- C07SJ0102
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 12:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 26
- License expiration:
- April 9, 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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Little Flowers Of St. Francis from March 8, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 2, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32081
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.55
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 6, 2024December 3, 2025March 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 28, 2023December 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- There are currently 34 children enrolled. All 34 childrens records were reviewed. There were three enrolled children that had expired shot records. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 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 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- There are currently 34 children enrolled. All 34 childrens records were reviewed. One child had an expired physical. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 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
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Director was not able to find the daily indoor/outdoor physical environment logs. It was reported that they check the environment daily but just have not documented it. The facility will need to complete their daily logs for the month of December and send to the Licensing Specialist for review. The logs will need to be continued daily/monthly and kept for a period of 12 months. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on 20 that: 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 i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Report comments
- There are currently 7 employees. All 7 employee records were reviewed. Three employees, did not complete the 10 hours of annual Inservice training during the time period of 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. The Child Care Training Handbook states on page 42 that: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Report comments
- There are currently 7 employees. All 7 employee records were reviewed. Three employees, either completed or partially completed the 10 hours of annual in service training for the licensing year of 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 but did have them documented on the required log. The Child Care Training Handbook states on page 43 that: B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- There are currently 34 children enrolled. All 34 children's records were reviewed. Four children had expired shot records. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 59 that: 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 65C22.001(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 c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- There are currently 34 children enrolled. All 34 children's records were reviewed. One child had an expired physical. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 34 children enrolled. All 34 children's records were reviewed. Seven children had incomplete enrollment applications. The signature of the parent/guardian was missing on the applications. The applications will need to be signed by the parent/guardian and sent to the Licensing Specialist for review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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
- Report comments
- There are currently 7 employees. All 7 employee records were reviewed. One employee, MC, did not have the required signed statement in the record on file. The employee needs to sign the form, and a copy needs to be sent to the Licensing Specialist for review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- There are currently 7 employees. All 7 employee records were reviewed. One employee, JM, did not have a completed 5-year work history reference check documented on a form. The Director reported that the reference check was completed but it was not documented. During the inspection, the Director documented the information from when she initially did the reference check before the employee's hire date on the employee's 5131 form. The Child Care Facility handbook states on page 51 that: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and doc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Report comments
- There are currently 7 employees. All 7 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, KH and JM, signed their Attestation of Good Moral Character forms but did not date them. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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
- Report comments
- There are currently 32 children enrolled. All 32 children's records were reviewed. One child, ES, that has been at the facility for over 30 days, had out of state shot records but they were not transferred to a DH680 form. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: • 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. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
- Report comments
- During the inspection, one classroom did not have all the children signed in for the day. The teacher signed the children in during the inspection. The Child Care Facility states on pages 62-63 that: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompan ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E
- Report comments
- There were four teachers present during the inspection. Three of the teachers had completed CPR training online and did not have a instructor based skill assessment completed. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 42 that: E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 33 children enrolled. Counselor reviewed all 33 children's records. One child's enrollment application was missing the parent signature on the form. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are fully completed and signed upon hiring?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that some staff attestation forms were missing required dates. This question helps clarify the current administrative steps taken to ensure all personnel records are complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization records up to date has been a recurring topic. This question allows the provider to explain how they manage these deadlines for all enrolled children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/25/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and review your daily safety logs for indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that daily environment logs were not available at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand the current practice for documenting daily safety checks.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/25/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that in past inspections, some staff training documentation was incomplete. This question helps parents learn about the center's current approach to staff professional development and recordkeeping.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/25/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all enrollment forms are fully completed and signed before a child begins attending the program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records show that incomplete enrollment documentation has been a topic in previous inspections. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the center verifies that all required enrollment paperwork is finalized.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/25/2026.
Related violations