
The Chiles Academy
868 George W Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach FL, 32114
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity172 children
Overview
About Us
The Chiles Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 172 children in Daytona Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Volusia County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Chiles Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0287
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
- CleanFeb '23
- CleanJun '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingFeb '24
Feb 8, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor found rust and chipping paint on the playground used for VPK… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments Counselor found the facility to not have a director with … | 34-07: The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4…
FindingOct '24
Oct 2, 2024
34-07: The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4…
FindingJan '25
Jan 30, 2025
19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist observed children sleeping on mats that … | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed the Kitchen Manager in … | 24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed in the storage area. Open packages of dried goods open that were not labeled … | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments Specialist reviewed all 18 staff files. One …
FindingSep '25
Sep 25, 2025
24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Sp… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 2, 2026
24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed two open packages of dried foods not la…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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