Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0
John E. Ford Elementary
1137 Cleveland St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- License:
- E04DU0238
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3:00PM to 6:00PM; 7:00AM to 8:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 209
- 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 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for John E. Ford Elementary from April 17, 2024 through March 31, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 14, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 2, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from May 2, 2025 through March 31, 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
- 0
- 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 3 local median in 32209
Compared to 44 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.05
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel records and found 3 out of 18 employees missing the 2 mandatory courses from the School Readiness program. The employees will be listed on the supplemental sheet. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the handbook: The School Readiness handbook states the following: Required Health and Safety Training Due June 30, 2024 All current personnel who have been employed at an SR-contracted program longer than 90 days must complete two new mandatory health and safety courses by June 30, 2024, through the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry to be compliant with updated health and safety information. These cour ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-11
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
How do you ensure that all staff members stay up to date with their required health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection report indicate that some personnel had not completed specific mandatory health and safety training modules by the required deadline.
- Context
- A later inspection in March 2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff to make sure they understand all safety and supervision policies before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center prepares new employees helps families feel confident that everyone interacting with the children is fully trained and ready to maintain a secure environment.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily activities and any changes in the classroom routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between the center and families is key to ensuring that parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and any updates to center procedures.
General question
Could you describe the typical staff-to-child ratio during your before and after school programs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing the supervision levels helps parents understand how much individual attention and support their child will receive during these specific program hours.
General question
What steps does the center take to maintain a consistent environment for children as they transition between the school day and your program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center manages transitions helps families understand how the staff supports children in moving smoothly from their school day into the care setting.