1 / 4Let's Be Friends Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 17 and 32. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Accreditation
- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
725 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32218
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 220 children
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Thursday
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Friday
- 7:30AM to 9:00PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 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 Let's Be Friends Academy 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
- Full Day
- Infant Care
- Night Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1480
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
- Address
- 725 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32218
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19045034545
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 13, 2022
- License expires
- September 12, 2026
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.
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '24
Apr 4, 2024
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments Counselor observed the facility border is too high for a two-year-old and s… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of parent]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Comments Counselor observed no signature from the parents o…
FindingApr '24
Apr 26, 2024
23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[written documentation of a fire drill conducted in the month of March 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comm… | 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… | 45-05: Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Ha… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments Counselor observed one staff …
FindingAug '24
Aug 20, 2024
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… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry start date of of 12/12/2023.…
FindingNov '24
Nov 1, 2024
04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [child care personnel was not aware that child #1 climbed over the outdoor playground fence while playing outside, to the other side of the … | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments Licensing Specialist could not review an incident/accident report dur…
FindingJan '25
Jan 7, 2025
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Comments Licensing Specialist observed one staff member with employment d…
FindingMay '25
May 2, 2025
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 Lic… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
FindingOct '25
Oct 16, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [teachers saw an unknown substance & did not pick up the unknown substance, allowing child #2 to pick it up]. CCF Handbook, Sec… | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments Licensing Specialist determined through evidence & testimony that an unknow… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments Child #2 did not have an accident/incident report written & the paren…
- CleanApr '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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 73 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star73
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Questions parents ask about Let's Be Friends Academy
Is Let's Be Friends Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Let's Be Friends Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1480, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 13, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Let's Be Friends Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Let's Be Friends Academy 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.
What are Let's Be Friends Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Let's Be Friends Academy care for?
- Let's Be Friends Academy is licensed for up to 220 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Let's Be Friends Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 21 inspections at Let's Be Friends Academy, 11 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.
