Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.39
First Friends Preschool & VPK
1501 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
- License:
- C18BR0181
- 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 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- September 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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for First Friends Preschool & VPK from January 12, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 5, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from August 27, 2025 through May 4, 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 local median in 32935
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.27
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 an updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Director had staff member complete the document at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regards to this document needing updated annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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: 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
- Report comments
- A staff who started in childcare 8/15/22 did not complete the five-hour Early Literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 9/8/23 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 tell me about the process for ensuring all staff members complete their required early literacy training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that documentation for a required five-hour early literacy course was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all teachers meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual updates for staff personnel records and required reporting forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection show that a staff member's annual child abuse reporting form was not in their file, though it was corrected during the visit. This question allows the director to explain the system used to keep important personnel documentation current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures they are well-informed about classroom happenings.
General question
How do you handle staff transitions or onboarding to ensure that new teachers are fully integrated into the classroom culture?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center supports its team and maintains stability for the children during changes in staffing.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom environments and ensure that safety and educational standards are met daily?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular oversight is a key part of maintaining a high-quality environment, and this question helps parents understand the director's role in daily operations.