A.L. Lewis Head Start
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 63 and 85. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
3655 Ribault Scenic Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32208
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 64 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by A.L. Lewis Head Start and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Food Served
- Full Day
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1365
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
- Address
- 3655 Ribault Scenic Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32208
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19046387972
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 6, 2019
- License expires
- August 5, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanMar '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about A.L. Lewis Head Start
Is A.L. Lewis Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. A.L. Lewis Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1365, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 6, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does A.L. Lewis Head Start offer free VPK?
- Yes. A.L. Lewis Head Start is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does A.L. Lewis Head Start accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows A.L. Lewis Head Start participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can A.L. Lewis Head Start care for?
- A.L. Lewis Head Start is licensed for up to 64 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has A.L. Lewis Head Start had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at A.L. Lewis Head Start, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
