Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.5
Merrill Rd. Elementary
8239 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
- License:
- E04DU0085
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 3:00PM; 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
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 inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Merrill Rd. Elementary from May 7, 2024 through March 6, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 13, 2025 through March 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32277
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024May 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 7 staff members that did not have current child abuse & neglect forms on file during inspection. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook (Section 2.1- Health and Safety, Page 3): 7.4 Personnel Records 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: 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 al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed two staff members that were missing documentation of the Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance. One staff member with employment date, 1/7/2025 did not have an eligible Background Screening Clearance Letter until 4/16/2025. A second staff member with employment date, 9/10/2025, had a Background Screening Prints Retention date expiration date of 1/7/2025. Licensing Specialist could not observe a current eligible Background Screening Clearance Letter for the second staff member during inspection. Provider stated the second member went on 4/25/2025 to initiate a new screening. Provider sent the staff member home during inspection. Licensing Spec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 3 staff members all with employment date at the facility of 8/14/2023 that have not completed the school readiness training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook for Public and Nonpublic Schools: 18.1 Preservice Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in the handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Perso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor could not observe one staff member's background screening clearance letter with employment date 2/26/2024 on file during inspection. Counselor observed via computer during inspection that the one staff member has an eligibility date on their background screening clearance letter of 9/16/2023. The one staff member did not begin in the child care industry within 90 days of their background screening clearance letter. Therefore, the one staff member had a 90 day break in-service and must initiate a resubmission of their background screening. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook: 19.5 Background Screening All school readiness program pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
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 describe the process you use to ensure all staff background screening documentation is kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances of missing background screening documentation were identified in recent inspection reports. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices in place to maintain these records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team stay organized with staff compliance requirements to ensure all necessary documentation is always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available reports show that background screening documentation has been a topic in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these recurring administrative responsibilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding staff training requirements. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center ensures all personnel are prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all required personnel forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are updated annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to the maintenance of personnel records. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current recordkeeping system.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents if there are changes in staffing or classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel connected to the daily environment of the center. Understanding how the provider shares information about staff and routines supports a collaborative relationship between parents and the facility.