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Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School

415 Meldrum Ln, Orange Park FL, 32065

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Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity156 children

Overview

About Us

Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 156 children in Orange Park, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Clay County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C04CL0096

ExpiresMar 13, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingFeb '23

    Feb 8, 2023

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [4 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to leave the class and out of the front door of the facility]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments The directo… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments The facility failed to document an incident involving a 4 year old ch…

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 26, 2024

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Counselor reviewed a …

  3. FindingOct '24

    Oct 14, 2024

    33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…

  4. FindingJul '25

    Jul 1, 2025

    20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments During…

  5. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 26, 2026

    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…

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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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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