Creative Minds Early Learning Center III
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 24 and 48. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
5560 Oliver St S, Jacksonville FL, 32211
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 38 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:00PM
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 Creative Minds Early Learning Center III 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1531
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
- Address
- 5560 Oliver St S, Jacksonville FL, 32211
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19043747308
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 15, 2023
- License expires
- December 14, 2026
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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.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
- CleanDec '23
FindingAug '24
Aug 9, 2024
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 At the time of inspection, the facility was operating wit… | 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…
FindingJul '25
Jul 1, 2025
23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Documented fire drills for the months of April, May and June.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environm… | 40-11: The facility did not maintain a record for each child who received medication while in care. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the LS observed (…
FindingNov '25
Nov 6, 2025
30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection… | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments A… | 40-15: Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments At t… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…
- CleanApr '26
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Creative Minds Early Learning Center III
Is Creative Minds Early Learning Center III a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Creative Minds Early Learning Center III holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1531, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 15, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Creative Minds Early Learning Center III accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Creative Minds Early Learning Center III 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 Creative Minds Early Learning Center III care for?
- Creative Minds Early Learning Center III is licensed for up to 38 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Creative Minds Early Learning Center III had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Creative Minds Early Learning Center III, 3 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.
