Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.62
Grace Jones Community Center, Inc
230 41st Street Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050
- License:
- C16MO0048
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 73
- License expiration:
- September 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Monroe 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Grace Jones Community Center, Inc from January 6, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 31, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 1, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from September 11, 2025 through April 20, 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
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 4 local median in Monroe County
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 34%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 22, 2023August 19, 2024July 31, 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
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP 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-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed file missing for an employee that came back. Please see supplemental for more info. T.A. 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. 13 of 14 files reviewed, 14 updated in the system, 1 new staff since last inspection 0 removed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually not signed for this year, fixed at the time of isnpection by having staff sign forms. T.A. 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. All 13 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 13 were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed fence in smaller playground not at ground level. T.A. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed bedding linens stored jointly on naptime mats. T.A. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed breast milk patches was not labeled with child's first and last name. Fixed at time of inspection by provider labeling breast milk pouches. T.A. Breastmilk and formula must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times and according to manufacturers instructions and instructions by parents/guardians. If instructions are not readily available, child care personnel must obtain information from the World Health Organizations Safe Preparation, Storage and Handling of Powdered Infant Formula Guidelines, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. The pro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff currently employed with no file ready for review. Please see supplemental for more details T.A. 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff member who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Please see supplemental for more details. 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 industr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [No forms in file for August or September 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no parent acknowledgment of Influenzas brochures for August or September of 2022. Please see supplemental for more details. Annually, during the months of August and September , the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus . To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Per our conversation, please see attached link where you ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [No forms in file for September 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no parent acknowledgment of Influenzas brochures for September of 2022. Please see supplemental for more details. Annually, in the months of April and September , the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . Per our conversation, please see attached link where you c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 is your process for tracking and documenting required in-service training for your staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that in-service training documentation was not recorded on the required form. This question allows you to learn how the center manages training compliance today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about your routine for inspecting the outdoor play areas to ensure the fencing remains secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified a need to maintain the base of the outdoor fence at ground level. This question helps you understand how the facility monitors the physical environment for children's safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of children's bedding and linens to ensure they remain sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding the storage of linens. Asking about current practices helps you understand how the center maintains hygiene standards for nap time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all staff personnel files are kept complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining complete personnel records has been an area of focus in past inspections. Asking this helps you understand the current administrative process for keeping staff documentation organized.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating daily routines and important health information with families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between parents and staff is essential for consistent care. This question helps you gauge how the center keeps families informed about daily activities and health-related updates.