Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.43
Best Start Children's Center
2940 Searchwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32277
- License:
- L04DU0117
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- March 12, 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
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 inspectionFebruary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Best Start Children's Center from March 6, 2023 through February 6, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of October 10, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from October 10, 2025 through February 6, 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
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32277
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.71
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 3 recorded violations.
August 26, 2024September 10, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024September 10, 2025Inspection 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed mounds of ants and lots of ants throughout the outdoor play area. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the home, refrigerators, one by the children's play room and one by the kitchen area. 7.9 Vermin/Pest Control Rodents and vermin must be exterminated. Pest control shall not take place while rooms are occupied by children. A home must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Vermin/Pest Control
- Official code
- 18-01
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
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed the Fire Drill log. Operator failed to conduct a monthly drill for the month of August 2025. This was resolved when licensing Specialist had them conduct a fire drill at the time of inspection. This has een resolved now. 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 - 28 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 6 active Student Health records. One student did not have a Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health and statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Student, A.G. DOB:02/21/22 Enrollment date of: 5/9/25. 8.2 Student Health Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment and throughout the outdoor play area] was not maintained. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed several mounds of ants on the surface and outdoor play areas throughout the yard. Provider stated she has been having difficulty controlling the ants and is currently using a product called "Spectrac ide: Fire Ant Shield/Mound Destroyer". Due to excess rain falls in the area, the provider has had no luck getting rid of the ants. Outdoor play area has items needing removal such as a wooden plank, playground equipment that was not put together and placed against the wall, and other minor details. Provider was advised to remove the items immediately, which she did.7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be cl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-17
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Temperature in the home was not maintained between 65 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the area in which the children use had a temperature reading of 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider tried to cool the room down by setting the temperature lower on the air conditioning unit and placed a fan in the room. The room was checked a second time and cooled down to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Provider resolved the issue by moving the children into an extra room/living room area that was much cooler. Children were moved to cool down until their parents arrived. 7.12 Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone. B. At all times and appropriate for the activity, lighting in family ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 20-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed 1 child's Immunization Record to be unacceptable in that it was expired on:1/26/24. Child has since been terminated from enrollment. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 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 ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
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
What steps are currently in place to maintain the outdoor play area and keep it free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted concerns regarding the maintenance of the outdoor play surface. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the provider ensures the play area remains clean and in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for pest management and how you ensure the environment remains clean?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted a finding regarding pest control. This question allows the provider to explain their current integrated pest management program and how they keep the facility clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage required student health and immunization records to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that health and immunization record documentation has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for keeping child files current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting and documenting emergency drills with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that emergency preparedness, specifically fire drills, has appeared as a topic in more than one inspection. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the center prepares for emergencies.
Related violations
General question
How do you monitor the indoor environment to ensure it stays comfortable for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining a comfortable temperature is important for a child's well-being. This question helps parents understand the provider's daily monitoring practices.