Young Start Academy, Inc.
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 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
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On record in Florida.
1049 Palmetto St, Jacksonville FL, 32206
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 41 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
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 Young Start Academy, Inc. 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU0416
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
- Address
- 1049 Palmetto St, Jacksonville FL, 32206
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19043582672
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 29, 1980
- License expires
- August 28, 2026
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 · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingNov '23
Nov 14, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [seven] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Cou…
FindingMar '24
Mar 19, 2024
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …
FindingJul '24
Jul 16, 2024
42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping …
FindingJul '25
Jul 14, 2025
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 23-09: The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety…
FindingMar '26
Mar 20, 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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 3 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Young Start Academy, Inc.
Is Young Start Academy, Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Young Start Academy, Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0416, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 29, 1980. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Young Start Academy, Inc. accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Young Start Academy, Inc. 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.
How many children can Young Start Academy, Inc. care for?
- Young Start Academy, Inc. is licensed for up to 41 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Young Start Academy, Inc. had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Young Start Academy, Inc., 5 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.
