Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.35
Amazing Explorers Academy Silverleaf
101 Cherry Elm Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
- License:
- C07SJ0161
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 225
- License expiration:
- October 18, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Amazing Explorers Academy Silverleaf from October 19, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 23, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 3, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 2, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 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
- 40%
- 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.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024October 7, 2024September 18, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024April 25, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024September 23, 2025Inspection 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
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
- One staff member started working in industry and facility on 4/23/25. She did complete Safe Sleep training within 30 days of employment, but this was under School Readiness. Required DCF training was not started within 90 days of employment as required. 4.1 Beginning Training page 39-40 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 training timeframes begin at the time o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [as a child was able to go in and out of classroom twice without out being seen by staff in outside play space. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- On 9/8/25, a child was able to slip in and out of classroom twice without direct supervision from staff responsible for him. This was reported by a parent watching live feed of classroom. This was evident as video observed verified child did go in and out of classroom from outside play space. Staff member responsible for child was terminated. A mandatory staff meeting was held to address direct supervision of children. All current staff received a 1-hour in-service certificate for training on 9/24/25. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- A 2-year-old child left facility with a limp on 4.22.25. It was discovered during investigation that a virus had caused child to limp and have swelling on knee. Child was uncomfortable and not bearing weight at times on her leg between 4.22.24 and 4.24.25. Incidents reports were dated 4.22.25, 4.23.25 and 4.24.25 but were not generated until 4.28.25 and signed by parent on 4.30.25. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification page 55 and 56 A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old group ] group was inadequate in that [1 two year old was left unattended in outside playspace for 4 minutes. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 9/25/24 at approximately 4:30pm, a 2-year-old child was left unattended in outside play space by 2 staff. This was self-reported by facility. Both staff received written warning and retraining. Facility Administration is actively auditing the transition tracking each day to make sure name to face is appropriately completed and documented. 2 General Requirements page 12 and 13 2.4 Supervision 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 faci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old] group was inadequate in that [2 staff were not focused on childrens behavior.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 9/23/24, Specialist observed video dated 9/20/24 of aggressive and hurtful behavior from one child to another. 2 staff that were responsible were engaged in an activity that did not focus on children's actions or behaviors in classroom. Staff members involved were reprimanded and given written warnings. An additional staff member was added to classroom. 2 General Requirements page 12 and 13 2.4 Supervision 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 o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- A child-on-child biting incident happened on 9/18/24. Incident report was not completed until 9/20/24. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification page 55 All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 1. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 2.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- 2 staff members to not complete the required training within time frame of start in industry. 4.1 Beginning Training page 39 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 training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Emergency information was not posted at all operational telephone in facility. This was corrected at time of inspection. 6.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers page 55 A. Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-02
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
- 129 children enrolled 25 immunization records out of compliance. 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., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 129 children's files reviewed and 19 files out of compliance with health records. 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. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
What steps has the center taken to ensure children are always actively supervised, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspection reports where children were not adequately supervised in outdoor play areas or classrooms. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to maintain consistent oversight of all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor and verify that all new staff members complete their required training within the state-mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that the facility has been cited more than once for staff not completing required introductory training on time. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages staff professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for documenting and communicating incident reports to parents when something happens during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records show findings where incidents were not documented on the same day they occurred. This question helps parents understand the center's current communication practices and how they ensure timely reporting of any occurrences.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept up-to-date for every child enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate health and immunization documentation is a key part of center operations. Asking this helps parents understand how the administration manages these essential records for all students.
General question
What is the center's approach to staffing ratios and maintaining consistent care throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent staffing and appropriate ratios are fundamental to a stable learning environment. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its daily staffing levels to support the needs of the children.