Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.75
U.F. Gibbs Early Head Start
7835 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
- License:
- C18BR0047
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 24
- License expiration:
- August 29, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,278/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for U.F. Gibbs Early Head Start from February 22, 2023 through April 24, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 31, 2023 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 28, 2023.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
10 later inspections, from May 1, 2023 through April 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32909
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility fire extinguishers were all expired. Technical assistance was given to the director that the fire extinguishers should always be current. The facility has a due date of 4/28/23 to comply and email proof of current tags to the Childcare Regulations Department.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- During outside playtime, approximately at 9:50am on 2/22/2023, 2 year old teacher pushed a child, K.T.in the chest. The child fell to the ground and cried. 2 year old teacher then told the child, "You haven't listened all day, you can go home!" The child is nonverbal and autistic .The 2 year old teacher was terminated from her position with the facility due to her actions. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No additional comments Counselor Comments No additional comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Barbara Smith 02/22/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Kathy Turner 02/22/2023
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center approach staff training and support to ensure positive interactions with all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2023 noted an instance where a staff member's interaction with a child was not consistent with positive guidance standards. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center supports staff in maintaining a nurturing environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for tracking and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2023 identified that fire extinguishers were not current at that time. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current maintenance schedule and safety protocols.
- Context
- The facility has maintained clean inspection records since this 2023 report.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if a concern or unexpected situation arises during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles communication helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and school. Clear procedures for sharing information ensure that families stay informed about their child's daily experience.
General question
How do you support children with different communication styles or individual needs in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's inclusion and support strategies helps parents understand how the staff adapts to the unique needs of every child. This information is helpful for ensuring a good fit for a child's development.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how staff ensure consistent supervision during transitions and play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about supervision routines provides insight into how the center manages classroom flow and keeps children engaged. Consistent routines are a key part of maintaining a stable and supportive environment for young children.