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Grace Lutheran Preschool

1805 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

License:
C18BR0126
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, After School, Before School, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
100
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

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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Grace Lutheran Preschool from February 6, 2023 through June 2, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 7, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Six later inspections, from March 7, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Brevard County

Compared to 178 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.15
Local median
0.31

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.

View official 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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Provider will need to have these 2 CCP complete training to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given to inform director that the CCP needed to complete these required training within the 15 month timeframe of employment.
Correction status
Due by March 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
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for 3 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. Provider will need to have these 3 CCP complete training to come back in compliance for this standard.. T/A Given to inform director that the CCP needed to complete this course within a year of their employment date.
Correction status
Due by March 7, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06

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 tell me about the current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required early literacy training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in February 2025 noted that documentation for specific early literacy training was missing for some staff. Asking about the current tracking process helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel meet these educational requirements.
Context
The inspection report indicates this was a matter for correction by March 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that new staff and volunteers complete their introductory training requirements within the expected timeframe?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2025 indicated that some personnel had not yet completed the required introductory training. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff training milestones.
Context
The inspection report indicates this was a matter for correction by March 2025.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to ongoing professional development for your teaching staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center supports continuous learning for teachers provides insight into the quality of care and the commitment to staying current with best practices in early childhood education.
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures that families are well-informed about the center's operations.
General question

What steps are taken to ensure that classroom supervision remains consistent throughout the day, especially during transition times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about supervision practices helps parents understand how the center manages the environment to maintain a focused and attentive atmosphere for the children.