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Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

Licensed
11Elevated Risk

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4.1(110)Yelp1.6(5)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

5500 Shindler Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32222

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
103 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 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 Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, 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
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C04DU0571
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
103 children
Address
5500 Shindler Dr, Jacksonville FL, 32222
County
Duval County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 8, 2006
License expires
August 7, 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.

2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJun '23
  2. CleanNov '23
  3. FindingMay '24

    May 1, 2024

    11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments Childcare personnel did not follow …

  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 3, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [3's] group was inadequate in that [child was able leave the classroon and walk to the front office.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requ…

  5. FindingSep '24

    Sep 6, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [1- year-old] group was inadequate in that [teacher left the classroom ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments Specialist observed on video foota… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments Specialist observed on video footag…

  6. FindingMar '25

    Mar 26, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera…

  7. FindingJun '25

    Jun 3, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 - infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)… | 33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [child care staff was in the infant room that did not complete 45-h…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 8, 2026

    Childcare personnel used prohibited discipline techniques, including physical aggression.

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 5 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    I worked in here and got fired on 11/09/2022 after Joanne Parks called me FAT after I sat on a table to go through bins and watch children in the 1 year old...

    Chayse M.Nov 10, 2022
  • Yelp

    Came here for a walk through with my daughter to put my grandkids in and they were very unprofessional. Had workers that didn't have certifications and told...

    Lawanda H.Nov 9, 2022
  • Yelp

    If I could give negative stars I would. The daycare owner was verbally abusive to her employees. She would also target specific parents and children if she...

    Keshia G.Sep 18, 2021

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How the reviews split

The 4.1 average comes from 110 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star83
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star1
  • 2 star3
  • 1 star22

Questions parents ask about Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

Is Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0571, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 8, 2006. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC offer free VPK?

Yes. Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, 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 Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, 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 Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC care for?

Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC is licensed for up to 103 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, LLC had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Parks' Place Daycare & Learning Center, 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.