Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.47
- Local median
- 0.21
Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool
175 Cone Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952
- License:
- C18BR0120
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 255
- License expiration:
- October 30, 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool from February 6, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 25
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
21 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in Merritt Island
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.86
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 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 4, 2025February 4, 2026March 9, 2026June 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 7, 2025February 4, 2026March 9, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 4, 2026June 29, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 4, 2026June 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the SA classroom missing a written plan of scheduled activities including transition periods/time frames. TA given, each class must have posted in a conspicuous place a planned schedule to promote consistency and help children move smoothly from one activity to another.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the 4-5s classroom bedding linens stacked and in contact with each other. TA given, the childrens linens must be separated by individual child and must not touch the floor to prevent communicable disease and germs.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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 the Infant bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with the childs first and last name. TA given, all infant bottles must be labeled with the childs first and last name, it is the providers responsibility to ensure the bottles are labeled. Completed at time of inspection, child care personnel wrote on the bottle the childs first and last name.
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed diaper changing areas missing the diaper changing procedures. TA given, all diaper changing areas must have posted nearby the diaper changing procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Permanent/stationary playground equipment, and under the swings.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the SA playground didnt have enough loose wooden mulch resilience under the slides and/or swings. TA given, the fall zones must have 6 inches of resilience maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed children listed on the supplemental were missing UpToDate Immunization. TA given, immunization must remain current at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed children listed on the supplemental were missing UpToDate Medical Evaluation Form 3040. TA given, all children must have current Medical Evaluation at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed staff listed on the supplemental missing Background Screening Level 2. TA given, all staff must have a current Level 2 Clearinghouse screening.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Clearinghouse roster not updated or accurate. TA given, Clearinghouse roster must be accurate at all times, new hires must be added to the employee roster within 5 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. TA given training must be completed withing one year of training start date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040).
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [time of departure and time of arrival at the destination]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation log did not include time of departure and time of arrival at the destination for log dated 1/26/26 & 2/2/23. TA given all transportation log must be entirely completed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. TA given, alarm system must be in working condition at all time.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Items were placed on the diaper changing table. TA given diaper changing area must be clear at all times. Completed at time of inspection staff remove items from the changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and swings in the school age and the preschool area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for?slides and swings in the school age and preschool area. TA given the fall zone area must have a resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
- Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. TA given training must be completed withing one year of training start date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [in the infant room licesing specilist notice diaper rash ointment-cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Non-prescription medications?were dispensed without a written authorization from the custodial parent. TA given all prescription or non- prescription medication, must have a written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian.?Completed at time of inspection director remove the non-prescription medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization for children listed on the supplemental was not current. TA given all immunizations records must be current.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Student Health record expired for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have health records current.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Two staff who started in the Child Care industry, 6/12/23 and 2/4/24 did not complete their 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training. Technical Assistance was given to the Director and the facility has a due date of 11/7/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Sis staff at the facility who started in Childcare over a year ago did not complete the Five Hours Early Literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 11/7/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident took place on 1/23/25, parent was not notified nor did staff make mention of the incident to director. According to the incident report, it was written on 1/24/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed more than 10 sippy cups not labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child's file with an expired immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [9] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 9 infant's and two teacher's. The counselor provided technical assistance to the director on making sure to stay within ratio at all times. Another teacher walked in the classroom. This puts the facility back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening information is kept up to date in the Clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that the facility's employee roster in the Clearinghouse was not fully accurate at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are you taking to ensure all staff have their required Level 2 background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that documentation for Level 2 background screening was missing for some personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that your vehicle alarm systems are fully operational before beginning any transport routes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 show a finding related to the functionality of the vehicle alarm system.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your procedures for maintaining the protective surfaces in your outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of resilient surfaces under playground equipment during inspections in February and June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from multiple dates between 2025 and 2026 indicate recurring issues with keeping student health and immunization documentation up to date.
Related violations