Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.31
Berri Patch III, Inc.
705 Malabar Rd, Malabar, FL 32950
- License:
- C18BR0186
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 345
- License expiration:
- August 12, 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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Berri Patch III, Inc. from March 10, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 18, 2024.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from December 13, 2024 through March 12, 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- 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 Brevard County
Compared to 178 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- 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.
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the slide on the toddler (2's) playground had no resilient surface for the fall zone]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed no resilient surface for the toddler slide fall zone (photo attached). Provider was given a due date to come back in compliance for this standard. Technical Assistance was given to place a 6 inch resilient surface for the fall zone of the slide.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Observed that van #007 alarm is not working. Technical assistance was provided to have the van reinspected to have the alarm working.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- Observed that van # 007 had seat belts that are not working. Technical assistance was provided to have the van reinspected to fix the broken seat belts.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- An annual fire drill was done during the Renewal inspection at 10:47AM with 22 staff and 85 children. Time to clear was 2 minutes. An emergency drill was done on 3/12/2024 Lockdown. Annual Fire Inspection had expired on 7/4/2024. Technical assistance was provided to have the fire inspection done annually by the Fire Department. Fire extinguishers were serviced 3/2024
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 current maintenance process for the center's transportation vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted issues with seat belts and vehicle alarms, so it is helpful to understand how the center ensures all safety equipment is currently in working order.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all safety alarms on your vehicles are fully operational?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a concern regarding a vehicle alarm, and asking about this helps parents understand the routine checks performed on transportation safety systems.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the playground equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2024 noted a need for improved surfacing under playground equipment, so asking about your maintenance schedule provides insight into how you keep play areas ready for use.
- Context
- The facility has had clean inspections since the 2024 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you track and maintain your required annual safety certifications, such as fire inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated a gap in documented proof of a fire inspection, and this question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep all safety documentation current.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents feel confident and informed about their child's daily care and the center's operational standards.