Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.67
- Local median
- 0.5
Lake Lucina Elementary
6527 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277-3626
- License:
- E04DU0083
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon: 3:00PM to 6:00PM; 7:00AM to 8:00AM; Tue: 7:00AM to 8:00AM; Wed: 3:00PM to 6:00PM; Thu: 7:00AM to 8:00AM; Fri: 3:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 336
- License expiration:
- Not found
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval 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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Lake Lucina Elementary from March 28, 2024 through April 13, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 29, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
1 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32277
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 36%
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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 29, 2025April 13, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024April 29, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 29, 2025April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire Drills were not available for review. Please completed a fire drill log for the current month and submit for review via email by due date. From the School-Age Handbook Section 7 Record Keeping: Written record of fire drills. Must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 staff files. In-service training log was not available for review in the staff files. Additionally, some staff did not have the School Readiness Certificates for review by the Licensing Specialist. Provider will submit copies of all missing certificates and forms by due date. From The School Readiness Section 3.3 Annual-in-service training: Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12, as required in Rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not have a certification of First Aid and CPR for review. Submit proof of certification via email by due date. From the School Age Handbook Section 7 Record Keeping: Documentation of childcare personnel who have met the first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider was not able to locate the personnel records. Please submit staffs completed Form 5130, Attestation of Good Moral Character, The Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form. School Readiness Training, Employment History, and Employment Application. Summit forms via email by due date. From The School-Age Handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records: 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. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Background Screening was not available for review at the program. The Background screening results stated waiting Agency Review on the clearing house. Subit eligible Background Screening result via email by due date. From the School-Age Handbook Section 7 Record Keeping: A copy of all background screening clearance documents for the director and owner must be provided to the Department to be included in the Departments official licensing file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 staff files. In-service training log was not available for review in the staff files. Additionally some staff did not have the School Readiness Certificates for review by the Licensing Specialist. Provider will submit copies of all missing certificates and forms by due date. From The School Readiness Section 3.3 Annual-in-service training: Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12, as required in Rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Pre-moistened wipes, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The first-aid kit was missing the items stated. Provider has a copy of the list of items for the first-aid kit. Provider will submit a picture of all items missing to complete the first-aid kit by due date. From the School-Age Handbook Section 6.2: At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. If the first aid kit is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or first aid supplies. First aid kits or supplies must be restocked after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 36-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 48 children's files. The enrollment forms were missing the statement about the "Know your Child Care Facility Brochure". Provider will submit an updated copy of the enrollment form by due date. Per School Age Handbook Section 7.3 Enrollment Information: C. There must be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the school-age child care program has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the licensing authority or by going to the Dep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 42-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist was not able to review the staff records for three staff. Records were incomplete or unavailable. Licensing Specialist email the provider all the required forms for the staff file. Provider will submit forms to Licensing Specialist for review by due date. From The Child Care Facility Handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records: 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. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [Paper Towels/Air Dryer], and within the reach of children. 1.paper towels or hand drying machines 2.soap 3.trash receptacle 4.toilet paper (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor did not observe paper towels or air dryer in the restrooms utilized by the children in the aftercare program. Counselor advised provider to keep paper towels available when the school restrooms don't have paper towels accessible to the children. Staff found paper towels to provide to the children in the program.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Pages 23-24)
- Official code
- 20-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The programs emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. (Section 14.2, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor did not observed an evacuation route in the cafeteria. Counselor advised the provider of the missing evacuation route, provider placed an evacuation route on the wall at all the exits in the cafeteria.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-09
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 current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that documentation of required background screening clearances was missing for some personnel. This question helps clarify how the program maintains these records to ensure they are always ready for review.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and organize personnel files to ensure that all required employment and training records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a repeated pattern of difficulty in maintaining complete personnel records during visits in 2025 and 2026. Asking about the current organizational process helps families understand how the center ensures compliance with record-keeping requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all staff members have their required CPR and first aid certifications on file and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that documentation for pediatric CPR certification was missing for some personnel. This question allows the provider to explain how they track these important certifications for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required training, including preservice requirements, before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that multiple inspections in 2025 and 2026 identified issues with staff training documentation and completion. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to verifying that all staff are properly trained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking emergency supplies and fire drill records to ensure everything is current and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 have noted instances where emergency equipment or fire drill records were incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains its emergency preparedness routines.
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