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Growing Minds Academy

5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322444.4· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2012

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About Growing Minds Academy

Growing Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, Florida. The state has licensed it since February 3, 2012, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care
StaffAll teaching staff have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Minds Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duval County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Duval County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$225
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$183
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$90

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Growing Minds Academy

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#C04DU0897
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Growing Minds Academy

Is Growing Minds Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 3, 2012.

Does Growing Minds Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Growing Minds Academy care for?

82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Growing Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Growing Minds Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Minds Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (904) 317-2942 to ask.

What is Growing Minds Academy's phone number?

(904) 317-2942.

Where is Growing Minds Academy?

5800 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244. The nearest other daycare we list is Builders Of The Faith Christian Center and Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).