Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.13
- Local median
- 0
Ellis Family Day Care Home
3456 Crane Hill Ct, Orange Park, FL 32065
- License:
- F04CL0206
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 14, 2027
Typical cost: $975 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$975/mo
Median daily rate: $45.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Clay 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Ellis Family Day Care Home from May 5, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32065
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the vehicle inspection was not provided for the vehicle. Ls provided technical assistance from the handbook: 2.4.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care home, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-19
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain your process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected by a mechanic?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was not available at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records to keep transportation routines consistent with requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 12, 2026, did not note this issue.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to verify that staff members are fully prepared to handle daily transportation needs for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages transportation staffing and training helps parents feel confident about the daily routines and supervision provided during travel.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding any changes to the daily schedule or transportation plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily routines and any adjustments to the schedule is important for maintaining a strong partnership between the center and families.
General question
Could you describe the typical routine for children during the times they are being transported to or from the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily experience during transit helps parents understand how the center prioritizes comfort and supervision for children throughout the day.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a safe and organized environment for children throughout the full day of care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing general operational practices helps parents understand how the center manages daily supervision and maintains a consistent environment for all children in their care.