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Tip Top 24 Hour Academy

Licensed
5Elevated Risk

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3.0(36)Yelp(0)
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

2038 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32210

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:00AM to 8:00PM
Licensed for
45 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:00AM to 8:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

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 Tip Top 24 Hour 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

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Night Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C04DU1062
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
45 children
Address
2038 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32210
County
Duval County
Website
Not listed
License issued
May 20, 2016
License expires
May 19, 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

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 10, 2023

    11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR] Comments A 3 year old …

  2. FindingJun '23

    Jun 13, 2023

    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 The facility did not follow their w… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent or director's signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments The facility …

  3. FindingJun '23

    Jun 23, 2023

    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 Counselor v…

  4. FindingAug '24

    Aug 16, 2024

    02-01: In the operator's absence the child care personnel in charge did not meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments The Licensing Specialist… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the infant room did not have the room capaci… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Special… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills

  5. FindingJul '25

    Jul 8, 2025

    47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Licen…

  6. FindingSep '25

    Sep 5, 2025

    12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the freezer and refrigera… | 40-04: A medication, [Epipen (Epinephrine Injection)], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Sp…

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 16, 2025

    12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The reinspection was completed off-site via email submi…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 14, 2026

    Child released to unauthorized individual, no written permission for field trips.

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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

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 3.0 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star18
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star18

Questions parents ask about Tip Top 24 Hour Academy

Is Tip Top 24 Hour Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Tip Top 24 Hour Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1062, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 20, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Tip Top 24 Hour Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Tip Top 24 Hour 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.

Does Tip Top 24 Hour Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Tip Top 24 Hour 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 Tip Top 24 Hour Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are Open 24 hours. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Tip Top 24 Hour Academy care for?

Tip Top 24 Hour Academy is licensed for up to 45 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Tip Top 24 Hour Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 21 inspections at Tip Top 24 Hour Academy, 10 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.