Is Anchor Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Anchor Academy as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E04DU0058, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Anchor Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Anchor Academy 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 Anchor Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Anchor Academy 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.

Has Anchor Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 2 inspections at Anchor Academy, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.

Anchor Academy

Exempt

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Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on July 28, 2026. We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

555 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32233

Ages: 6 wks – 5 yrs
Subsidies: Accepted

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Anchor Academy 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

The public record

License number: E04DU0058
License status: Exempt
License type: Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity: Not listed
Address: 555 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32233
County: Duval County
Phone: +19042475996
Website: Not listed

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Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

0 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 2

FindingOct '24
Oct 15, 2024
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 33-07: 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 …
FindingMay '26
May 12, 2026
Fire drills were not conducted monthly.

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Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about Anchor Academy

Is Anchor Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?: No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Anchor Academy as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E04DU0058, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Anchor Academy offer free VPK?: Yes. Anchor Academy 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 Anchor Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?: Yes. The DCF record shows Anchor Academy 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.
Has Anchor Academy had any licensing violations?: Florida DCF has recorded 2 inspections at Anchor Academy, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.

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