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Pearl Academy

450 Busch Dr Unit 5a & 6, Jacksonville, FL 322184.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2011

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About Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, Florida. The state has licensed it since April 28, 2011, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 1/2 - VPK
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 1/2 - VPK
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentSpecial Talents programs
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pearl 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 Pearl 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
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#C04DU0875
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 Pearl Academy

Is Pearl Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 2011.

Does Pearl 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 Pearl Academy care for?

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

Does Pearl Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pearl Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pearl Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (904) 619-6419 to ask.

What is Pearl Academy's phone number?

(904) 619-6419.

Where is Pearl Academy?

450 Busch Dr Unit 5a & 6, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The nearest other daycare we list is Impact Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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