Ruth Upson Elementary
ExemptWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 35 and 70. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
1090 Dancy St, Jacksonville FL, 32205
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:30AM to 3:00PM
- Licensed for
- 97 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
8:30AM to 3:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–4:30 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 Ruth Upson Elementary 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
- Food Served
The public record
- License number
- E04DU0060
- License status
- Exempt
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
- Address
- 1090 Dancy St, Jacksonville FL, 32205
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19043902877
- Website
- Not listed
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Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
FindingApr '24
Apr 17, 2024
22-05: During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [fire drills were not conducted mont… | 27-02: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (… | 36-01: Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Rec…
FindingApr '25
Apr 8, 2025
42-03: 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)…
- 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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
Questions parents ask about Ruth Upson Elementary
Is Ruth Upson Elementary a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Ruth Upson Elementary as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E04DU0060, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Ruth Upson Elementary offer free VPK?
- Yes. Ruth Upson Elementary 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 Ruth Upson Elementary accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Ruth Upson Elementary 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 Ruth Upson Elementary's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–4:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Ruth Upson Elementary care for?
- Ruth Upson Elementary is licensed for up to 97 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Ruth Upson Elementary had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Ruth Upson Elementary, 2 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.
