Oceanway Elementary
12555 Gillespie Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Let's Be Friends Academy
- licensed capacity
- 220
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $700
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About Let's Be Friends Academy
Let's Be Friends Academy is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 13, 2022, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $700 to $1,375.
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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Let's Be Friends Academy lists monthly tuition from $700 to $1,375. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| All Ages | $1,375 |
| Part-Time: MWF (if available) | $900 |
| Part-Time: T/Th (if available) | $700 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Let's Be Friends 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
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #C04DU1480
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Let's Be Friends Academy
Is Let's Be Friends Academy licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 13, 2022.
Does Let's Be Friends 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 Let's Be Friends Academy care for?
220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Let's Be Friends Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Let's Be Friends Academy cost?
Monthly tuition from $700 to $1,375, as it lists it.
What is Let's Be Friends Academy's phone number?
(904) 503-4545.
Where is Let's Be Friends Academy?
725 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The nearest other daycare we list is Oceanway Elementary, 0.4 miles away.