Turtle Tots Academy LLC
1681 US Highway 1 S, St Augustine FL, 32084
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity63 children
Overview
About Us
Turtle Tots Academy LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 63 children in St. Augustine, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in St. Johns County for 12 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 Turtle Tots Academy LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07SJ0101
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJul '23
- CleanNov '23
FindingMar '24
Mar 11, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [S…
FindingJul '24
Jul 25, 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…
FindingMar '25
Mar 19, 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 (Section 2.1 He…
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 2025
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 the one-year-old classroom door does not close; yo… | 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 The facilit…
FindingNov '25
Nov 6, 2025
12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist observed a mop bucket in the chil… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and under climbing areas] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Specialist observed th…
FindingMar '26
Mar 12, 2026
04-08: An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Specialist observed that a baby was … | 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…
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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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