Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.21
Marjorie Olsen Early Head Start
1403 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
- License:
- C18BR0069
- 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:
- 32
- License expiration:
- August 5, 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Marjorie Olsen Early Head Start from February 17, 2023 through March 17, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 24, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 4, 2025.
Three later inspections, from December 1, 2025 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32922
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 3, 2024January 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- A staff at the facility Background Screening has expired. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 12/4/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- A staff who have been in child care since 8/1/21 did not complete the DCF 40 hours course. Technical assistance was again given to the facility and the facility has a due date of 2/17/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- A staff who has been in the childcare industry since 3/1/94 has not completed the five-hour early literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the facility, and the facility has a due date of 2/17/25 to comply
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- A staff who started in childcare 8/4/21 did not complete the 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was provided to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/6/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- Three staff who started in childcare in 2005, 1994 and 2021 did not complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/6/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the process you have in place to ensure all staff background screenings remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 indicate that a staff member's background screening had expired. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center manages these requirements moving forward.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand the current administrative procedures for ensuring all personnel meet professional development standards.
Related violations
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that new staff are fully trained and compliant with all requirements before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the onboarding process for new employees provides insight into how the center prioritizes staff readiness and classroom supervision.
General question
How do you maintain communication with parents regarding changes in staffing or classroom leadership?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication about who is caring for children helps parents feel more connected to the daily environment and aware of any transitions in the classroom.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how you ensure that supervision remains consistent throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily structure and supervision approach helps parents understand how the center maintains a stable and attentive environment for all children.