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Kids By The Hour

Licensed
65Mixed Signals

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 65 and 82. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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3.8(58)Yelp3.3(17)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

13947 Beach Blvd Ste 210, Jacksonville FL, 32224

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7 AM–10 PM
Licensed for
63 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

Monday
7:00AM to 10:00PM
Tuesday
7:00AM to 10:00PM
Wednesday
7:00AM to 10:00PM
Thursday
7:00AM to 10:00PM
Friday
7:00AM to 11:59PM
Saturday
7:00AM to 11:59PM
Sunday
Closed

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–10 PM
Tue
7 AM–10 PM
Wed
7 AM–10 PM
Thu
7 AM–10 PM
Fri
7 AM–12 AM
Sat
7 AM–12 AM
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
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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 By The Hour 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
  • Weekend Care

The public record

License number
C04DU1455
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
63 children
Address
13947 Beach Blvd Ste 210, Jacksonville FL, 32224
County
Duval County
Website
Not listed
License issued
June 6, 2022
License expires
June 5, 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.

✅ Passed the last 8 inspections

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. CleanMay '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanSep '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. 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

The 3 most recent of 17 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    Amazing my kids had great time they have fun with there friends love all of the teachers there so nice great price every times is amazing

    Gabriel S.Jun 28, 2026
  • Yelp

    Amazing Day Care!!! I recently took my kids there it was amazing they were really nice my kids loved it. The price are amazing they are not to overpriced...

    Gabriel S.Mar 20, 2026
  • Yelp

    Used them a few times since 2023 to present. Picked up grand girls and oldest (6) was crying. Staff said she was sad because they were getting ready to eat...

    Yelp M.Jul 24, 2025

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How the reviews split

The 3.8 average comes from 58 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star36
  • 4 star6
  • 3 star1
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star14

Questions parents ask about Kids By The Hour

Is Kids By The Hour a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Kids By The Hour holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1455, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 6, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Kids By The Hour offer free VPK?

Yes. Kids By The Hour 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 Kids By The Hour accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Kids By The Hour 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 By The Hour's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–10 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Kids By The Hour care for?

Kids By The Hour is licensed for up to 63 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Kids By The Hour had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Kids By The Hour, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.