Chappell Schools Deerwood
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Verified evidence places this provider between 7 and 20. 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.
8400 Baycenter Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 265 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 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 Chappell Schools Deerwood 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C04DU0093
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 265 children
- Address
- 8400 Baycenter Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19044091100
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 22, 1987
- License expires
- December 21, 2026
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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 21, 2023
06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric car… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there were broken/cracked plastic PVC pipes that were present on two playgrounds and the rock cli… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingApr '24
Apr 12, 2024
40-12: The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [updated doctor's note with the increase in the amount and dosage of the inhaler Albuterol. ]. CCF Handb…
FindingAug '24
Aug 15, 2024
10-03: The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian…
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 17, 2026
Transportation logs were incomplete
FindingMar '26
Mar 17, 2026
Inadequate supervision and late accident reporting occurred.
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- 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 3.2 average comes from 49 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star25
- 4 star2
- 3 star1
- 2 star2
- 1 star19
Questions parents ask about Chappell Schools Deerwood
Is Chappell Schools Deerwood a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Chappell Schools Deerwood holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0093, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 22, 1987. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Chappell Schools Deerwood offer free VPK?
- Yes. Chappell Schools Deerwood 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.
Is Chappell Schools Deerwood a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Chappell Schools Deerwood holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Chappell Schools Deerwood accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Chappell Schools Deerwood 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 Chappell Schools Deerwood's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Chappell Schools Deerwood care for?
- Chappell Schools Deerwood is licensed for up to 265 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Chappell Schools Deerwood had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Chappell Schools Deerwood, 6 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.
