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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 32. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
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On record in Florida.
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32250
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 109 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 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 Kids At Play 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1389
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
- Address
- 1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32250
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19042463885
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 28, 2020
- License expires
- February 27, 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.
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingOct '23
Oct 26, 2023
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [A second signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments Counselor observed the transportation log not completed with a se… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environm…
FindingJun '24
Jun 25, 2024
43-03: A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren)… | 43-04: A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF … | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor r…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 18, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 12, 2026
Staff didn't complete 40-hour child care training.
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 4.6 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star20
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Kids At Play
Is Kids At Play a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Kids At Play holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1389, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 28, 2020. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Kids At Play offer free VPK?
- Yes. Kids At Play 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 Kids At Play a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Kids At Play holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Kids At Play accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Kids At Play 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 Kids At Play's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Kids At Play care for?
- Kids At Play is licensed for up to 109 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Kids At Play had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Kids At Play, 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.
