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Faith "Viera" Lutheran Preschool

5550 Faith Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955

License:
C18BR0180
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:45AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
58
License expiration:
May 5, 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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Faith "Viera" Lutheran Preschool from March 28, 2023 through May 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 30, 2026.

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
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32955

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.69

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.73

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.

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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed bottles brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last names. TA given bottles must have childs first and last names at all times. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel labeled children bottles with first and last names.
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: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature, date parent signed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewed accident/incident reports (facility uses online system Procare) and observed parent signature and date not filled in. TA given parents must sign and date reports on the day accident occurred. At time of inspection director states, she will require parents to sign and date reports moving forward.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed expired immunization for children listed on supplemental. TA all children must have annual immunization current at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewed facilitys enrollment packet and observed missing enrollment date. TA given enrollment packet must include enrollment date for all children at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed employment application missing for staff listed on supplemental. TA given all staff must have employment application in records at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed CF-FSP Form 5131 missing for staff listed on supplemental. TA given all staff must have a 5131 form on record at all times.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
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
Report comments
A staff who started in childcare 6/2002 has not complete the required 40 hrs. introductory training. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 1/12/26 to comply.
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in April and May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
Inspector notes
Observed the fire drill log last documentation of a fire drill was done on 3/21/2024 with no drills for the months of April and May. The preschool was closed during June/July and mid-August for Summer. Technical assistance was provided to document each fire drill every month after a fire drill is done. A fire drill was done with the Licensing Specialist at 10:58AM with 5 staff and 19 children. Time to clear was 2 minutes and 6 seconds. Fire extinguishers were serviced 1/2024. An emergency drill was done 11/16/2023 Shelter in place.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06

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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some required background screening forms were missing for staff members. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these important personnel records moving forward.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all children's immunization records are kept current and complete?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some children did not have the required immunization documentation on file. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking these health records.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the procedure for documenting accidents or incidents to ensure all necessary parent signatures and dates are captured?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from April 2026 show that some incident reports were missing required parent signatures and dates. Asking this helps parents understand how the center ensures clear communication and documentation regarding any incidents.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training hours?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 identified that a staff member had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staff development and compliance.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's policy for labeling personal items like bottles or cups brought from home?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2026 noted an instance where items from home were not properly labeled. This question helps clarify the daily routine for ensuring personal items are correctly identified for each child.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the April 2026 inspection, and a later clean inspection occurred on May 18, 2026.
Related violations