Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.35
KinderCare Learning Center
128 Registry Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32092
- License:
- C07SJ0142
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 197
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center from March 30, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 30, 2026.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32092
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 22, 2024March 24, 2025April 1, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025April 1, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025November 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- All ceiling vents in classrooms, kitchen, and entire building need to be cleaned as specialist observed a buildup of dust and dirt. Also, ventilation needs to be checked as the left side of building and classrooms including kitchen are humid however temperature at this time is not over 75 degrees. Systems that cool and ventilate this side of building need to be checked immediately before the hot summer heat arrives. Suggest a full screen door be added to kitchen and a possible a commercial fan on wall to help air flow in kitchen. 3 Physical Environment page 20-21 Child Care Facility Handbook 2021 Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental facto ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member worked at another facility until 6/16/23. That facility was not School Readiness. She started working at this facility 12/20/25 and has not completed her required 45-hour DCF Training tests or her School Readiness Training as required. Advised Director that this staff member cannot be alone with children until School Readiness training is completed. One staff member returned to industry on 8/10/25 and had previously completed her DCF 45-hour training. She did not complete her School Readiness Training for a yes on transcript. She must complete Safety Practices. This staff member stated she would complete soon. 3 Training Requirements School Readiness Handbook ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [24] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Special entered facility at 8:45am and found 3-year-old classroom and VPK class combined with twenty -two children. Majority of age was 4 and 5-year-olds. At 8:51am 2 more children arrived and Director entered classroom. Director gathered thirteen VPK 4- to 5-year-olds and led them out of 3-year-old classroom to VPK classroom. Compliance was made at 8:52am. Director stated one scheduled staff member did not show and did not notify Director. Ratio in 3-year-old classroom 11/1 at 8:52 am. Another staff member arrived at 8:55am and went to VPK classroom with Director. More children arrived for VPK. Ratio in VPK classroom was in compliance at 20/2. 2.3 Ratios page 12 The staff-to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 did not have an updated immunization record as required. Childs start date at facility was 8/11/25 and immunizations expired 8/22/25. 7.1 Immunization Records page 59 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 health department. Sp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
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's file does not have a physical health form in file. Childs start date at facility was 8/11/25. 7.2 Student Health Records page 60 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist entered facility to found classrooms and kitchen in need of a deep cleaning. Specialist observed several dead roaches in kitchen. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [January, February or March 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof available that a fire drill had been conducted for the last several months. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was not ventilated by either mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control unpleasant odors. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that kitchen area is extremely warm and does not seem to have proper ventilation while cooking 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 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 prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 1. Ventilation prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-03
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 person appointed in charge now does not have a Director Credential. Facility lost Director on 3/20/25 and Specialist was notified. Facility will be on a Provisional license until 9/30/25 or until qualified Director is named. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care 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 child care 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, Fl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- New personal records were incomplete and missing information. 7.4 Personnel Records Page 62 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. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Two staff members, industry start dates 6/19/24 and 8/19/24, have not signed up or started 40 DCF training Part 1 or Part 2. One staff member did have a student ID and specialist was able to verify this information. The other staff member does not have a registered student ID. 4 Training page 39 and 40 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member started 8/19/24 and did not have Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome training within 30 days of employment as require. 4 Training 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 within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you tell me about the current maintenance and cleaning schedule for the facility's ventilation and air quality systems?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted a need for cleaning dust and dirt from ventilation systems and checking cooling systems to ensure proper airflow.
- Context
- The facility was instructed to address these maintenance needs by April 30, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily staffing assignments to ensure that classroom ratios remain consistent, even if a staff member is unexpectedly absent?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection noted an instance where a classroom ratio was temporarily out of compliance due to an unexpected staff absence.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that the facility remains clean and free of pests on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings related to the cleanliness of the facility environment, including the kitchen area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required training and certifications before they are left alone with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified instances where staff had not completed mandated training requirements within the required timeframe after returning to the industry.
- Context
- The provider was instructed to ensure specific training was completed by May 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date after enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2025 identify instances where required student health or immunization documentation was missing or expired.
Related violations