Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0
Florida Badger Learning Center Inc.
6360 Bartholf Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- License:
- F04DU1685
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 6:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu-Fri: 6:00AM to 11:59AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 4, 2026
Typical cost: $910 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$910 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $42.00 - $50.00
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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Florida Badger Learning Center Inc. from May 26, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 25, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 6, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 23, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32210
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.09
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 30, 2024November 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the provider had an expired Background and screening status. Screening expired 4/10/25. Provider was encouraged to get Live scanned immediately. 4.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for the operator, household members, substitutes, and volunteers. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the operator, and substitute did not have an updated First Aid or CPR certification. 5 Staff Training 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by all child care personnel. (Section 3.3 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist asked the provider for her 10 hr. in-service training for the licensing year. Provider stated she did not have them at the time of inspection. Documentation of the in-service training requirement was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268A, In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C20.008(7)(a), F.A.C., and maintained at the home. 5.8 Training Documentation A. The Departments Training Transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training. A copy of the Departments Training Transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. Any course completion ce ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill log did not have documented a fire drill or emergency preparedness drill for the month of October 2025. The operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. This was corrected when the provider conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection while the Licensing specialist was present. This has been resolved. 7.21 Fire Drills A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed no fire drill log available at the time of inspection. Specialist did a fire drill with Provider. Completed at time of inspection. 7.22 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the family day care home during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (tornadoes). The plan must describe how the home will notify and update parents/guardians. Daily attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the home. B. Emergency preparedness drills shall be co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist reviewed all (6) children Immunization records that are enrolled. Specialist observed one child shot record expired. 8.1 Health/Immunization Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A family day care home may provide care for a maximum of: 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. There were [8] children observed in care and their ages were [4 months, 1 One-year old, 3 two-year olds, 2 three-year olds, and 1 four year old]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the following ratio of one infant, 1 one-year old, 3 two-year olds, 2 three-year olds, and 1 four-year old. This exceeds the number of allowable children by two. Counselor waited with the provider as two children were picked up by their parent to bring the home back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in November 2025 identified that a required background screening had expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these important requirements moving forward.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the number of children in your care always stays within the licensed capacity limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate a finding related to the number of children in care exceeding the licensed capacity. Understanding how the provider manages enrollment and daily attendance helps parents feel confident about supervision levels.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and document your monthly emergency and fire drills to ensure they are consistently performed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that emergency drill documentation was missing or incomplete during inspections in both 2024 and 2025. This question helps parents understand how the provider maintains these safety records on an ongoing basis.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members keep their CPR and First Aid certifications current at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that staff certifications for First Aid or CPR were not current. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for monitoring staff training and certification renewals.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 2, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about the center's preferred methods for updates helps parents understand how they will be kept informed about their child's care.