Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.25
Kernan Trail Elementary School
2281 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246-1186
- License:
- E04DU0101
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Kernan Trail Elementary School from March 27, 2024 through April 27, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 12, 2024.
Three later inspections, from April 15, 2024 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32246
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.57
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 observed one staff member, with employment date 2/9/2024, that had a background screening clearance letter that stated DCF Child Care status Awaiting Privacy Policy. Counselor received via e-mail on 3/27/2024 the one staff members background screening clearance letter with an eligibility date of 2/2/2024. Counselor observed a second staff member that had left the school readiness program on 1/3/2022. The second staff member returned to the school readiness program with an employment date of 7/24/2023, and background screening clearance eligibility date of 9/30/2021. Staff member had a 90 day break in-service and must initiate a resubmission of their background scree ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report noted instances where background screening documentation for staff was either incomplete or missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff transitions or re-hires to ensure that all required clearances are verified before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages personnel changes provides insight into their administrative oversight and commitment to maintaining current staff records.
General question
What steps are taken to monitor staff certifications and training requirements throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular monitoring of staff qualifications is a key part of daily operations. This question helps parents understand the internal systems used to keep staff credentials current.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are changes in staffing or leadership at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding staffing changes helps families feel informed and connected to the daily environment of the program.
General question
Can you describe the orientation process for new employees to ensure they are familiar with all center policies and safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares staff to maintain a consistent and secure environment for children.