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On record in Florida.
180 Gateway Cir, Jacksonville FL, 32259
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 186 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
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 Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest 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
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C07SJ0115
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 186 children
- Address
- 180 Gateway Cir, Jacksonville FL, 32259
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19048241100
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 21, 2016
- License expires
- October 20, 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.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanJun '23
- CleanSep '23
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanMay '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingOct '25
Oct 22, 2025
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left alone in classroom for 5-10 minutes while all other children were on playground with staff. ]. CCF Handbook, …
- 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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 6 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
We've had the greatest experience at Primrose St. John's Forest. One of my kids has been in since 17 months old (now 5) , the other since 12 weeks (now 2)....
Heather T.May 27, 2026 - Yelp
My son attended and we love it here! All teachers and Management are so helpful and nice!
Shannon P.Sep 10, 2025 - Yelp
My daughter is enrolled here and I couldn't be more than happy! I was quite scared to start another daycare because the last one we had a bad experience....
denise C.Aug 19, 2022
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Questions parents ask about Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest
Is Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest holds Florida DCF licence C07SJ0115, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 21, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest offer free VPK?
- Yes. Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest 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 Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest care for?
- Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest is licensed for up to 186 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Guesa School Dba Primrose School Of St. Johns Forest, 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.
