Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.25
Coral Reef Academy
4945 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
- License:
- C18BR0237
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 252
- License expiration:
- March 10, 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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Coral Reef Academy from February 23, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32901
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 5, 2024May 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies on the changing tables in the infant and one year old classroom. The staff moved the bottle at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to no cleaning supplies allowed in the childrens reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed sharp scissors on the changing table in the one-year-old classroom. Staff member removed the scissors at time of inspection putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to not having sharp objects in the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed macaroni and rice not in their original box, they were stored in a covered container with but not labeled with a date and the food item. Director had the kitchen staff label the items at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that all staff did not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan on file. Director will need to have all staff trained on the facilitys exposure plan; due date was given to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to all staff needing this training annually.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Sharp hand scissor was accessible to children in the 45-year-old classroom. The teacher secured the scissors and placed in a locked cabinet. Technical assistance was provided to have sharp items always locked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed tablets, sign in logs on the changing table in infant room. Technical assistance was provided not to place items not related to diapering on the changing table. Teachers removed the items during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [There was an incident at the school on 5/22. The class was at the playground. An unknown teacher walkeda child to the playground bathroom but then left the child unsupervised. The child ended up trapped in the bathroom unable to get out. The child was crying to get out to the dark room. She was in the bathroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [There was an incident at the school on 5/22. The class was at the playground. An unknown teacher walkeda child to the playground bathroom but then left the child unsupervised. The child ended up trapped in the bathroom unable to get out. The child was crying to get out to the dark room. She was in the bathroom unsupervised for 15 minutes •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that sharp tools or hazardous materials remain securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where sharp objects or hazardous items were found accessible to children in classrooms. An official inspection report from May 2026 noted these items were removed immediately, and asking about current storage protocols helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and supervision protocols in place to ensure children are always monitored, especially during transitions or when using facilities like bathrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 documented a concern regarding the supervision of a child during a transition. Discussing how the center manages staff-to-child ratios and oversight during daily routines provides insight into how they prioritize child safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date on required health and safety training, such as exposure plan education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 indicate that documentation for staff training on the facility's exposure plan was incomplete at that time. Asking about the current process for tracking and completing these requirements helps parents understand how the center manages staff compliance.
- Context
- The facility was required to come back into compliance for this standard by June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all food items in the kitchen are properly labeled and dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 noted that some food items were not labeled with dates. Understanding the current kitchen management practices helps clarify how the facility maintains food safety standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families stay informed about how the center manages daily activities and safety protocols. This information is useful for understanding how the facility keeps parents engaged in their child's care experience.