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Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP

Exempt
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

12731 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
3:30PM to 6:00PM; 7:00AM to 8:00AM
Licensed for
555 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

3:30PM to 6:00PM; 7:00AM to 8:00AM

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 Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP 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
  • Food Served

The public record

License number
E04DU0218
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
555 children
Address
12731 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225
County
Duval County
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.

2 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 3

  1. FindingApr '24

    Apr 15, 2024

    22-04: The program did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physi…

  2. CleanApr '25
  3. CleanMay '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

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

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP

Is Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP 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 E04DU0218, 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 Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP offer free VPK?

Yes. Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP 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 Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP 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 Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP care for?

Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP is licensed for up to 555 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Duval County Schools - Abess Park Elementary ASP, 1 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.