
The Children's Courtyard
125 Hampton Point Dr, St Augustine FL, 32092
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity236 children
Overview
About Us
The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 236 children in St. Augustine, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in St. Johns County for 19 years.
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 The Children's Courtyard.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07SJ0093
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 6, 2023
32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [All outside equipment needs to be pressure washed and climber ladder need to be sanded and repain… | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Counselor observed outside play space to find resilient surface not meeting standards as required. Throughout space, area…
FindingAug '24
Aug 9, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments Specialist observed the alarm was not working properly. When simulating leaving a child behind by turning… | 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 Specialist observed areas of the fence on the playground were not safe… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Slides and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Specialist observed mulch was low, p…
FindingDec '24
Dec 5, 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, … | 27-07: Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, …
FindingAug '25
Aug 6, 2025
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 In reviewin… | 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… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments In reviewing staff files licensing specialist observed that a staff m…
FindingDec '25
Dec 4, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera…
FindingApr '26
Apr 13, 2026
27-07: Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.3. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Slides and permanent structures.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist … | 45-05: Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Ha…
FindingMay '26
May 12, 2026
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and permanent structures] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist o…
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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
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