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Grace Jones Community Center, Inc

230 41st Street Gulf, Marathon FL, 33050

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity73 children

Overview

About Us

Grace Jones Community Center, Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 73 children in Marathon, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Monroe County for 18 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Grace Jones Community Center, Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C16MO0048

ExpiresSep 11, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 5 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingJan '23

    Jan 6, 2023

    33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust… | 43-06: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annu… | 43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an…

  2. FindingDec '23

    Dec 22, 2023

    18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed bedding linens stored jointly on naptime mats. T.A. Beddi… | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Comments FSC observed breast milk patches was not labeled with child's first a… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments FSC observe…

  3. FindingApr '24

    Apr 5, 2024

    17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments …

  4. FindingAug '24

    Aug 19, 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 (Section 2…

  5. FindingJul '25

    Jul 31, 2025

    33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments L… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …

  6. CleanApr '26

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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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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