1 / 6Smitty's Learning Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 13 and 30. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
7710 Hilsdale Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32216
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 95 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:30 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 Smitty's Learning Center 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
The public record
- License number
- C04DU0353
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
- Address
- 7710 Hilsdale Rd, Jacksonville FL, 32216
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19047329660
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 8, 1983
- License expires
- January 28, 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.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanSep '23
- CleanDec '23
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanApr '25
- CleanSep '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 6, 2026
No violations were cited.
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 6 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
Best learning center in town. Love the caring and friendly atmosphere and especially the quality learning experience. My granddaughter loves to go every...
Leslie GratzJan 20, 2026 - Yelp
Smitty's Camp ROCKS! Daily my 7 year old would excitedly regale me of her day and all of the games or camp songs she learned. She even taught a few of those...
Jo El S.Jul 18, 2022 - Yelp
I have had two granddaughters at Smitty's since June 2015 ( infant to age 5) and have only good things to say about the owners and employees. Either my...
Ann C.Aug 4, 2019
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How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star30
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Smitty's Learning Center
Is Smitty's Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smitty's Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0353, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 8, 1983. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smitty's Learning Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Smitty's Learning Center 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 Smitty's Learning Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smitty's Learning Center 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 Smitty's Learning Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Smitty's Learning Center care for?
- Smitty's Learning Center is licensed for up to 95 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smitty's Learning Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Smitty's Learning Center, 1 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.
