Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.31
First United Methodist Childcare Center
3300 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
- License:
- C18BR0110
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- October 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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for First United Methodist Childcare Center from February 6, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 20, 2025 and involved health or food records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from April 7, 2025 through June 9, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- 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 11 local median in Brevard County
Compared to 178 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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.
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: 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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The bottles and sippy cups brought from homes were not labeled with the children first and last names. Technical assistance was given to the director and the staff labeled the bottles and sippy cups at the time of the inspection.
- 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
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two staff who started in childcare 3/1/23 and 10/18/23 did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 3/21/25 to comply and show proof of such to the Department
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff who started in the child care industry 3/1/23 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 3/21/25 to comply and show proof to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 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
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 bottles and cups brought from home are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 show that some items from home were not labeled, though the issue was addressed at that time. This question helps confirm that the current daily routine effectively prevents similar mix-ups.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training and literacy courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that some staff training documentation was missing or not fully updated. Asking about the tracking process provides insight into how the center maintains compliance with professional development requirements.
- Context
- Correction due date was 3/21/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that new hires complete their 40-hour introductory training within the required timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 indicate that some staff had not yet completed the mandatory 40-hour training. Understanding the current onboarding process helps clarify how the center supports staff in meeting these standards.
- Context
- Correction due date was 3/21/2025.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about how their children are cared for throughout the day. This question helps determine if the center has a consistent method for sharing updates and expectations with families.
General question
What is the center's approach to ongoing professional development for teachers beyond the state-mandated requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's commitment to staff growth provides insight into the quality of care and the environment provided for children. This question helps parents understand how the center invests in its teaching team.