Growing Minds Academy Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 40 and 60. 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.
5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32244
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Licensed for
- 82 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Monday through Sunday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 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 Growing Minds Academy Inc 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Night Care
- Transportation
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU0897
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
- Address
- 5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32244
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19043172942
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 3, 2012
- License expires
- February 2, 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.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
FindingMay '23
May 4, 2023
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Cou…
FindingSep '24
Sep 19, 2024
40-12: The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [amount given]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F Health Requirements [SR] Comments Specialist observed two m…
FindingJan '25
Jan 16, 2025
23-11: All adults and children failed to evacuate the facility when the approved fire alarm system was activated. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '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.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
This childcare/school is privately owned and is not recognized by the school board. My 3 children attended the school under the "Sep Up for Students" grant....
Kenisha S.May 2, 2019
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How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 38 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star31
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star2
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Growing Minds Academy Inc
Is Growing Minds Academy Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Growing Minds Academy Inc holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0897, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 3, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Growing Minds Academy Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Growing Minds Academy Inc 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 Growing Minds Academy Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Growing Minds Academy Inc 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 Growing Minds Academy Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Growing Minds Academy Inc care for?
- Growing Minds Academy Inc is licensed for up to 82 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Growing Minds Academy Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Growing Minds Academy Inc, 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.
