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Castle Brook Academy, Inc.

2755 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine FL, 32086

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity225 children

Overview

About Us

Castle Brook Academy, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 225 children in St. Augustine, Florida. The program has served St. Augustine families for over 21 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Castle Brook Academy, Inc..

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C07SJ0059

ExpiresApr 15, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 17, 2023

    17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During t… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there are two metal pipes sticking out of the ground on the school aged playground where a sand b… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…

  2. FindingJul '23

    Jul 24, 2023

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The building that contains the three-year-old children needs to be rep… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environm… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [screws were protruding from the wood climb on containing the yellow slides, the S-Hooks on the sw… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The mulch needs to be raked and repl… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 11, 2024

    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… | 34-01: The facility was required to have at least [4] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments This facility has three child car…

  4. FindingAug '24

    Aug 1, 2024

    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… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments Specialist observed cut oranges and tortilla rollups in the school aged classroom r… | 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 Specialist observed breastmilk in the kitchen freezer that was not la…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 14, 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 (Section 2.1…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 5, 2025

    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 Record Kee…

  7. CleanMar '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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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