Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.56
- Local median
- 0.17
The Way Christian Academy
135 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32220
- License:
- X04DU0048
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- August 14, 2026
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
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Latest inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for The Way Christian Academy from March 28, 2024 through March 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 24, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32220
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 13, 2025March 27, 2025June 12, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- LS reviewed personnel training transcript and 2 staff members did not complete their 45 hour testing. The inspection on 2-13-2025 listed other staff members who were exempted from this, but these 2 staff members were not listed.LS provided technical assistance from the handbook:4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed a personnel T.A who had a background screening completed in 2023. Specialist notes in employment history that the personnel worked in child care industry in May of 2022, but personnel had not worked in childcare since then. This indicates that the employee was not employed within the child care industry for over 90 days and requires a new screening. Additionally, another personnel S.S was hired in 2023, was voluntarily terminated on 1.9.2025, and rehired on 5.29.25. This individual had more than a 90 day gap and requires a new screening. Per the CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a missing level 2 screening for one personnel on 2-13-2025. The personnel will be on the Supplemental sheet. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on rec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the playground fencing during inspection that was not at a minimum of 4 ft. in height. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the playground fencing to have several holes present in the chain link fence & the fencing not secured at the bottom and/or top of the fence allowing the fencing to not be secure during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed more than 5 mats in the 2 year old room that were just foam or had the foam exposed created an impermeable surface. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist photographic evidence of the mats repaired and/or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide, monkey bars, jungle gym ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed a black resilient surface mat underneath the slide, near the monkey bars that was torn and had a hole approximately 6 inches deep exposed. LS observed that there was not a resilient surface maintained underneath and surrounding the monkey bars, slide & jungle gym during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [no medication form for Desitin diaper cream, incorrect directions for amount & time to be applied for Boudreaux Butt Paste & no doctor's note or prescription present for Tylenol to be given to child #1]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a medication form for child #1 that did not include the Desitin diaper cream. The medication form included Boudreauxs Butt Paste with incorrect directions for amount and time to be applied. LS also observed Tylenol present that stated children under 24 lbs and 24 months must consult a doctor. A doctors note was not present. LS observed that the Tylenol expired in 1/2025. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5, C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 13 children that did not have a current immunization record on file during inspection. LS observed all 45 enrolled children's immunization records during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-01
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 6 childrens records that did not have current health examinations on file during inspection. LS observed all 45 enrolled children's health examinations during inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with employment date of 1/13/2025 that did not have a current background screening on file during inspection. The staff members background screening DCF Child Care status stated Agency Review Required. The staff member left the facility immediately during inspection & the facility initiated an agency review during the inspection. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 23 children present in the Mixed age group of 4,5 year old & School Age children, however only 22 children could be accounted for on the attendance roster. LS observed the 6 children present in the mixed age group of 3 & 4 year old, however the attendance roster reflected that 10 children were present, with no times present for each childs arrival and departure. LS gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 45-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [A signature line for parent to sign acknowledging receipt.]. (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident/Accident Form used to document injuries and parent acknowledgement of incident/accident, did not have a place for parent(s) signature. Director competed the form on the day of incident; however, when child was picked up the guardian was in a rush to seek medical attention and left before receiving. The child's enrollment was terminated by guardian. Technical assistance was provided regarding adding a parent signature line to the form. This would need to be signed by the parent/legal guardian who picks up child the day of any incident/accident. Per CCF Handbook, it states the following: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [A signature line for parent to sign]. (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A Incident/Accident Form used to document injuries and parent acknowledgment of incident/accident, did not have a place for parent(s) signature. Director completed the form on the day of incident; however, parent did not receive nor did child return since the incident occurred. Technical assistance was provided regarding adding a parent signature line to the form. This would need to be signed by the parent/legal guardian who picks up child the day of any incident/accident. Per CCF Handbook, it states the following: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-06
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 the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings updated promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that background screening documentation has been a recurring topic in recent inspections. This question helps clarify how the center manages these requirements to ensure compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all children are accurately accounted for on the daily attendance roster throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a concern regarding the accuracy of attendance records. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center monitors child supervision and attendance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a finding related to the security of the outdoor fencing. This question allows the provider to explain their maintenance routine for keeping the play area secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for handling and documenting medication to ensure all forms and labels are complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report indicate a past issue with medication documentation. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for managing medications safely.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required training and testing on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that some staff members had not completed required training. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies staff training requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/4/2026.
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