Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.08
Geraldine Fountain Large Family Child Care Home
3441 Deer St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
- License:
- L04DU0083
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- June 11, 2027
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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Geraldine Fountain Large Family Child Care Home from June 6, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved incident records, with a due date of March 24, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 30, 2026 through May 11, 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
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 8 local median in 32254
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
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: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident, incident or an observed health related sign or symptom on the day it occurred. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed provider did not complete an incident report at the time incident occurred and did not notify the parent. 7.20 Emergency Procedures and Notification C. Custodial parents or legal guardian shall be notified immediately in the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency involving their child and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances shall be obtained and followed. If the custodial parent or legal guardian cannot be reached, childcare personnel must contact those persons designated by the custodial parent or legal guardian to be contacted under these circumstances and shall follow the written instruc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Emergency Procedures and Notifications
- Official code
- 27-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [9] children observed in care and their ages were [1-Infant 2-one-year- olds 2-two-year-olds 4-three-year-olds ]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 (Section 2.2.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio observed Mixed - 9 children- 1 staff 1-Infant 2-one-year-olds 2-two-year-olds 4-three-year-olds Licensing Specialist observed employee left alone with 9 children. .2.2 Large Family Child Care Home A large family childcare home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. Licensing Specialist informed provider via phone employee cannot be left alone with children. She must call her substitute to take her place. Provider came back to the home, and it was resolved at time of Inspection.
- 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
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
How does the center manage staffing and ratios to ensure that all children are supervised according to state guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a finding related to child-to-staff ratios. Asking about current staffing practices helps parents understand how the center maintains appropriate supervision levels throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding regarding ratios was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for documenting and communicating with parents when a child has an incident or injury?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 show a finding regarding the documentation and parent notification process for incidents. This question helps families understand how the center ensures that parents are kept informed and that all health-related events are properly recorded.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for keeping parents updated on their child's activities and well-being?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Learning about the center's routine helps families understand how information is shared between staff and guardians.
General question
How do you handle staff training to ensure everyone is familiar with emergency and reporting procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Well-trained staff are better prepared to handle daily operations and unexpected situations. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing staff development and safety protocols.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that all classroom transitions and group activities remain within safe capacity limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages group sizes and transitions provides insight into their daily operational oversight. This helps parents feel comfortable with the level of attention their child will receive throughout the day.