Destiny Preparatory Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 30. 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.
11367 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32258
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 65 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Thursday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Friday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Saturday
- 8:00AM to 12:00PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 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
Service options
- Onsite services
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 Destiny Preparatory 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1439
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Address
- 11367 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32258
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19044038585
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 14, 2021
- License expires
- September 13, 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.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingMay '23
May 22, 2023
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the investigation it was discovered that t…
FindingAug '23
Aug 24, 2023
04-01: Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [teacher stepped out of the classroom and left children unattended ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements …
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
FindingApr '25
Apr 23, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 mixed age ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Co… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK ] group was inadequate in that [1 school age child was left in the room napping on the far right side of the room, behind the shelves and no one was in the room to … | 15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [8 posted in th infant ] based on 35 square feet an…
FindingJun '26
Jun 15, 2026
Expired driver physical, overcrowding
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 4.8 average comes from 50 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star47
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Destiny Preparatory Academy
Is Destiny Preparatory Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Destiny Preparatory Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1439, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 14, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Destiny Preparatory Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Destiny Preparatory 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.
Is Destiny Preparatory Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Destiny Preparatory Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Destiny Preparatory Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Destiny Preparatory 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 Destiny Preparatory Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Destiny Preparatory Academy care for?
- Destiny Preparatory Academy is licensed for up to 65 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Destiny Preparatory Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Destiny Preparatory Academy, 4 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.
