Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.21
First Baptist Church Preschool
3301 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904
- License:
- C18BR0122
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 8:30AM to 12:30PM; Fri-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 85
- License expiration:
- September 15, 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 inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for First Baptist Church Preschool from January 13, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 22, 2023 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 8, 2023.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Nine later inspections, from September 1, 2023 through April 16, 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
- 2
- 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 11.5 local median in 32904
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.36
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
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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 7/19/22 did not complete the five hours Early Literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 9/8/23 to comply with proof of such.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Inspector notes
- A container with folders and a bag with Easter eggs were observed on the changing table. Technical assistance was given to the staff that items unrelated to diaper changing should not be placed on the diaper changing table/surface. The staff 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
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
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required early literacy training courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2023 inspection report show that a staff member lacked documentation for a required five-hour early literacy course. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the facility ensures all teachers stay current with their professional development requirements.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping the diaper changing area clean and free of unrelated items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 noted that items unrelated to diapering were found on the changing surface. This question helps parents understand the daily sanitation routines and how staff maintain a clean environment for children.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you support children during their transition into the classroom, especially for those new to a group setting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about transition practices helps families understand how teachers build relationships with new children and help them feel comfortable in their new environment.
General question
Could you describe how your team communicates daily updates or important information to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the communication methods used by the center helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experiences and ensures they stay informed about center activities.
General question
What is the typical daily routine for the age group I am interested in, and how much time is spent on active play versus quiet activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about the daily schedule provides insight into how the program balances different types of learning and play to support a child's development throughout the day.