Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.61
Space Coast Montessori, Inc.
1450 Troutman Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
- License:
- C18BR0215
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- June 26, 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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Space Coast Montessori, Inc. from February 16, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 23, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32905
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.62
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 26, 2023June 9, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 18, 2024September 18, 2024Inspection 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed children bottles missing first and last name label. TA given, all bottles brought from home must be labeled with childs first and last name. Completed at time of inspection, child care personnel wrote the childrens first and last names on their bottles.
- 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed clearinghouse employee roster not maintained accurately. TA given, Licensing Specialist sent a clearinghouse instructions guide to Provider to add staff currently employed and remove staff no longer employed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not have a file on site for one childcare personnel listed in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The Miracle Climber is rusting all over and has exposed edges which can be very dangerous for children if they fall on it.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that the Miracle Climber needs repairing, replacing or removing as it poses a danger to the children at this time. The facility has a due date of 9/30/24 to comply for reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- A childcare personnel who started in the industry 2019, did not complete the 45 hours Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance was given to the director that childcare personnel should start the 45 hours intro course within 90 days of being in childcare and complete the course within one year.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A childcare staff failed to possess a current attendance record of her class during the fire drill. Technical assistance was given to the staff, and she retrieved the record from the classroom at the time of the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the board border which keeps the mulch in place is broken and a large exposed peg was observed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge not to allow the children to play in that area until the border is replaced and the peg removed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three staff did not have a completed CF-FSP Form on file. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that all staff must have a completed 5131 form on file. The facility has a due date of 10/26 to comply and email the forms to the licensing office.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening was missing for two child care personnel. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge and the facility has a due date of 10/10/23 to comply and email the records to the licensing department.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One of the staff failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact during the fire drill. Technical assistance was given to the director and the staff went inside and retrieved the records at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
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 explain the current process for maintaining the staff roster in the clearinghouse to ensure it is always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from June 2026 identified a need to improve the accuracy of the employee roster. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages these administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across different years where background screening documentation or personnel forms were missing. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining these important staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the team inspect outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 noted concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment. Asking about the current inspection schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas well-maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all children's belongings, such as bottles, are clearly labeled when they arrive at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from June 2026 noted that some items brought from home were missing proper labels. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures personal items are correctly identified for each child.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support staff in completing their required training and professional development courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report identified a finding related to the completion of introductory training requirements. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing staff education and compliance.
Related violations