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Precious Lamb A.C. Inc.

2162 Julian Ave NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

License:
C18BR0086
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun: Closed
Capacity:
54
License expiration:
January 4, 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

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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Precious Lamb A.C. Inc. from April 4, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 16, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

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
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32905

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.61

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed facility advertisement on vehicle and did not include license number. TA given, all facility advertising must include license number. Completed at time of inspection Provider printed license number and taped it to vehicle window.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Vehicle listed on supplemental did not have functioning alarm. TA given, vehicle must always have a functioning alarm installed.
Correction status
Due by May 7, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed infants in cribs not a minimum distance of 18. TA given, when infants are napping in cribs, they must be 18 apart, and may be pushed together only when using floor space. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel separated cribs to 18 apart.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed childrens bottles without child first and last name labeled. TA given, bottles from home must have child first and last name labeled at all times. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel printed labels and taped to bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed fencing was missing.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The frame of the [jungle gym] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Counselor viewed pictures of the jungle gym, as the director permanently removed the jungle gym. There were 2 additional pieces of equipment not bolted down.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Seven of the forty-six children files reviewed did not have current immunization forms. Technical assistance was given to the director that children should always have current immunization forms within 30 days of being in care. The facility has a due date of 5/9/24 to comply.
Correction status
Due by May 9, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [four one year olds] children is required. A ratio of [no ] child care personnel for [four one year olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
This counselor went in the ones classroom and no teacher was observed in the room. This counselor remained in the room with the children for a few minutes until the staff came in the room. Technical assistance was given to the director that at no time the children should be unsupervised.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
An ipod and a remote control were observed on the diaper changing table at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was given to the staff and she removed the items at the time of the inspection and sanitized the diaper changing table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that all transportation vehicles have fully functional safety alarms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding a vehicle alarm that was not in working condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that nap time arrangements always maintain the required spacing between cribs?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a finding where the required minimum distance between sleeping spaces was not maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you monitor classroom supervision to ensure that children are never left unattended?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from July 2023 include a finding regarding a situation where a classroom was observed without a teacher present.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that health and food record documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies or procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's care and the center's operational practices.