Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.61
Wellington Academy, LLC
1436 Troutman Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
- License:
- C18BR0060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 175
- License expiration:
- June 1, 2027
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 inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Wellington Academy, LLC from January 25, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 9, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32905
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.62
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025May 12, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 22, 2023May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the white fence not at ground level with a gap of 4 inches in the back corner. TA given, fence must maintain ground level to prevent outside access by children or animals at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed frozen food taken out of original packaging missing food type and expiration date. TA given, all food taken out of original manufactures packaging must be labeled with food type and expiration date at all times. Completed at time of inspection kitchen staff labeled food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the blue train contains visible rust and peeling paint.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed outdoor play equipment, the blue train contains visible rust and peeling paint. TA given, all play equipment must be maintained safe and sanitary for children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel listed on supplemental did not have completed 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. TA given, all child care personnel must complete 45 hour training withing 12 months of training start date. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel was removed from classroom and added as other personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Dried foods in pantry were removed from original package and not labeled with the expiration date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff who started in childcare 5/23/22 did not complete the five-hour Early Literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 9/22/23 to comply with proof.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that a staff who began in childcare 1/17/23 did not begun the required training. The facility has a due date of 5/19/23 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all outdoor play equipment is inspected and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some outdoor play equipment required maintenance due to rust and peeling paint. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how equipment is kept in good condition for children to use.
- Context
- The facility was given a correction due date of 6/9/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that outdoor fencing is always secure and at ground level?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 identified a gap at the base of the outdoor fence. This question helps parents understand the center's current routine for monitoring the physical environment to keep play areas secure.
- Context
- The facility was given a correction due date of 6/9/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the kitchen staff manage food storage and labeling to ensure everything is properly tracked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that proper labeling of stored food items has been a topic of concern in multiple reports between 2025 and 2026. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages food safety and organization.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been an area of focus in several inspections since 2023. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents feel connected to the daily experience of their children. Understanding how the center shares information about routines and activities provides insight into the partnership between the facility and families.