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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 10 and 24. 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.
12750 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 142 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 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 Sunshine Prep Academy 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1252
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
- Address
- 12750 Abess Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32225
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19042207737
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 3, 2017
- License expires
- July 2, 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
FindingJun '23
Jun 26, 2023
{"kind":"clean","note":"No violation language detected in report."}
FindingOct '23
Oct 24, 2023
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Ref…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 6, 2024
44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments Refer to the supplemental for…
FindingSep '24
Sep 17, 2024
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 The facility failed to document what occurre…
FindingSep '25
Sep 29, 2025
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments The facility failed to…
FindingJun '26
Jun 8, 2026
No violations were cited.
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- 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 58 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star48
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star10
Questions parents ask about Sunshine Prep Academy
Is Sunshine Prep Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Sunshine Prep Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1252, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 3, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Sunshine Prep Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Sunshine Prep Academy 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.
Is Sunshine Prep Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Sunshine Prep Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Sunshine Prep Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Sunshine Prep Academy 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 Sunshine Prep Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Sunshine Prep Academy care for?
- Sunshine Prep Academy is licensed for up to 142 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Sunshine Prep Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Sunshine Prep Academy, 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.
