1 / 4The Children's Courtyard
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 29. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Accreditation
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On record in Florida.
751 Lady Lake Rd W, Jacksonville FL, 32218
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 250 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- 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
Parking
- On-site parking
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 The Children's Courtyard 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
- C04DU0685
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Address
- 751 Lady Lake Rd W, Jacksonville FL, 32218
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19047577773
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 17, 2008
- License expires
- April 16, 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
FindingDec '23
Dec 11, 2023
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [marking each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle, dates for visual sweep conducted by driver and/or secondary personnel, departure and… | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments Coun…
FindingMar '24
Mar 18, 2024
07-03: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A Comments Counselor observed one of the … | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments Counselor observed two transportation vehicles during inspection, tag # DZGU70 and #KSIB31. Counselor obs… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit]. CCF Handbook, Sectio…
FindingMar '24
Mar 29, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [Early Preschool] group was inadequate in that [child was able to burn arm and thumb with a hot glue gun.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments … | 47-06: The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S. Comments Parent alleged that a child was popped in a classroom and let …
FindingApr '24
Apr 17, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [two and three year old] group was inadequate in that [child #1 sustained an injury to his right elbow and teachers did not observe and were not aware how child #1 recei… | 31-04: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the Kaplan board hanging on the wall in homeliving had screws sticking out of the frame ] and pose a threat to the health, safety or well-bein… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date of the occurrence, appropriate signatures of program child are personnel and the custodial parent or lega… | 47-06: The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S. Comments Complaint allegations stated that child #1 received a small wo…
FindingDec '24
Dec 11, 2024
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ A valid Florida drivers license]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Comments Person listed on the supplemental page is no longer a driver. An i…
FindingMay '25
May 21, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [two year old] group was inadequate in that [2 children were standing on top of a rectangular table while one staff member was talking with a parent]. CCF Handbook, Sect… | 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 Licensing Specialist determined thr…
FindingJul '25
Jul 23, 2025
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 Lic…
FindingJan '26
Jan 7, 2026
Staff-to-child ratio was exceeded in the infant classroom.
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 9 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
I thought this daycare was great until I asked for a receipt and everything changed. I had a conversation with the director but she was extremely defensive...
NeNe B.Jan 19, 2026 - Yelp
Best daycare in Jacksonville! The teachers in the infant classroom (Ms. Nelly, Ms. Malinda, and Ms. Vera to name a few) were phenomenal. The facility itself...
Nsombi R.Aug 25, 2024 - Yelp
Scheduled a tour just to be told no one can give a tour and we needed to reschedule. Charging 1,000 a month but can't even keep their schedule straight but...
Chelsea A.May 29, 2024
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How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 96 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star82
- 4 star3
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about The Children's Courtyard
Is The Children's Courtyard a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Children's Courtyard holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0685, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 17, 2008. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Children's Courtyard offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Children's Courtyard 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 The Children's Courtyard a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Children's Courtyard holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does The Children's Courtyard accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The Children's Courtyard 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 The Children's Courtyard's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Children's Courtyard care for?
- The Children's Courtyard is licensed for up to 250 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Children's Courtyard had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 23 inspections at The Children's Courtyard, 11 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.
