1 / 6Southside KinderCare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 23. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
8595 Beach Blvd Ste 201, Jacksonville FL, 32216
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 111 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
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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 Southside KinderCare 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
- C04DU1302
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
- Address
- 8595 Beach Blvd Ste 201, Jacksonville FL, 32216
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19049971971
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 4, 2018
- License expires
- June 3, 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 · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '25
Mar 19, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments… | 04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist interviewed childcare perso… | 15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [17] based on 35 square feet and [20] children were… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that a
FindingAug '25
Aug 20, 2025
09-02: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed… | 12-04: A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Lice… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Lice… | 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… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including
FindingSep '25
Sep 22, 2025
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 Licensing S… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingDec '25
Dec 30, 2025
Electrical outlets lacked covers and food containers were stored on floor
FindingMar '26
Mar 11, 2026
Ratios were not met and facility was not in good repair.
FindingMar '26
Mar 19, 2026
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio and inadequate floor space per child.
FindingApr '26
Apr 16, 2026
Refrigerator had mold inside and inconsistent temperature.
FindingMay '26
May 4, 2026
Fire extinguisher not properly maintained.
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.
How the reviews split
The 4.0 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star15
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star5
Questions parents ask about Southside KinderCare
Is Southside KinderCare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Southside KinderCare holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1302, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 4, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Southside KinderCare offer free VPK?
- Yes. Southside KinderCare 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 Southside KinderCare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Southside KinderCare 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 Southside KinderCare'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 Southside KinderCare care for?
- Southside KinderCare is licensed for up to 111 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Southside KinderCare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 30 inspections at Southside KinderCare, 16 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.
