Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.17
Three Apples School
37 S Dixie Hwy, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- License:
- C07SJ0176
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- January 29, 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
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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Three Apples School from January 27, 2025 through May 29, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 15, 2026.
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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32084
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.32
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
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 [March and April 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- A Fire Drill had had not been completed or documented for the months of March and April 2026. A Fire drill was conducted today 5/6/26 with 23 children and 3 adults during naptime. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness page 27 To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills util ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- One staff member had not completed DCF 45-hour training in time frame required. Started working in industry 1/29/25. Started required training on 4/15/25 but did not complete by 4/15/26. Facility is closing for summer 5/29/26. This staff member cannot return to working with children until training has been completed. 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 mandato ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- One staff member has not been added to clearing house roster within time frame allotted. It is no longer 10 days but within 5 days of hire. 5 Background Screening page 51 and 52 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. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 your process for ensuring all staff are correctly registered in the state's background screening clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate a finding regarding the maintenance of the staff roster in the clearinghouse. Asking about your current process helps families understand how you keep staff documentation up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and schedule your monthly fire drills to ensure they are completed consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that fire drills were not documented for two months. This question helps parents understand how you ensure these safety exercises are performed regularly.
- Context
- The inspection report notes this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to monitor staff progress on their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 show a finding regarding the completion of mandatory training hours for a staff member. Understanding your tracking system helps parents feel confident in the qualifications of the team.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents if there are changes to the daily classroom routine or scheduled activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily routines helps parents feel connected to their child's day. This question helps families understand how you keep them informed about what is happening in the classroom.
General question
What is your approach to supporting new staff members as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about your onboarding and mentorship practices provides insight into how you maintain consistent care standards. This helps parents understand how you prepare your team to support the children effectively.