1 / 4Little Hoots Academy LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 24. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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On record in Florida.
7645 Merrill Rd Ste 106-107, Jacksonville FL, 32277
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Licensed for
- 73 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Monday through Sunday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Tue
- 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Wed
- 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Thu
- 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Fri
- 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Sat
- 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Sun
- 12–6 AM
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 Little Hoots Academy LLC 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
- C04DU1422
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
- Address
- 7645 Merrill Rd Ste 106-107, Jacksonville FL, 32277
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19046193605
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 5, 2021
- License expires
- April 4, 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 · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingMar '23
Mar 24, 2023
23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR] Co… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments The licensing cou… | 28-05: Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D (Section 17.4, number 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments The licensing…
FindingJul '23
Jul 13, 2023
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 Comments Counselor o… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingNov '24
Nov 1, 2024
12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [July, August, September and Octob… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examinat
FindingMar '25
Mar 6, 2025
09-03: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safe… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the … | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines, soap, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3… | 23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Env… | 24-05: Food equipment was not maintained and stored in a
FindingAug '25
Aug 12, 2025
04-22: During water play activities, a child was not within an arms reach and in the sight of the supervising adult. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist int… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments Childcare personnel failed to document an ac…
FindingMay '26
May 18, 2026
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio
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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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 20 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star16
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
Questions parents ask about Little Hoots Academy LLC
Is Little Hoots Academy LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Little Hoots Academy LLC holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1422, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 5, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Little Hoots Academy LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Little Hoots Academy LLC 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 Little Hoots Academy LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Little Hoots Academy LLC 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 Little Hoots Academy LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 12–6 AM, 6:30 AM–12 AM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Little Hoots Academy LLC care for?
- Little Hoots Academy LLC is licensed for up to 73 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Little Hoots Academy LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Little Hoots Academy LLC, 6 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.
