1 / 4Baymeadows Children's Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 59 and 77. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8386 Baymeadows Rd Ste 100, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 284 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Baymeadows Children's 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
Programs on record
- After School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1286
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 284 children
- Address
- 8386 Baymeadows Rd Ste 100, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19045748114
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 4, 2018
- License expires
- January 3, 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.
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingAug '23
Aug 24, 2023
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Counselor o…
FindingDec '24
Dec 6, 2024
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [date driver conducted sweep, missing children departure time off of vehicle, date of transportation occurred, departure time written with no childs n… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pag…
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanMar '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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 57 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star49
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star7
Questions parents ask about Baymeadows Children's Academy
Is Baymeadows Children's Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Baymeadows Children's Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1286, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 4, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Baymeadows Children's Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Baymeadows Children's 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 Baymeadows Children's Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Baymeadows Children's 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.
What are Baymeadows Children's Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Baymeadows Children's Academy care for?
- Baymeadows Children's Academy is licensed for up to 284 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Baymeadows Children's Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Baymeadows Children's 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.
