Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.25
The Learning Factory Academy & Preschool, LLC
2802 Lipscomb St, Melbourne, FL 32901
- License:
- C18BR0245
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- November 14, 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 inspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Learning Factory Academy & Preschool, LLC from February 28, 2023 through February 17, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2025 and involved supervision.
Two later inspections, from October 9, 2025 through February 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32901
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- 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.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024February 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child care personell was not supervising the classroom instead a staff (other personell) was in the 1 year old classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed other personnel supervising the 1 year old classroom at nap time instead of CCP. The assigned CCP came back from lunch, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given in regards to direct supervision for infant and 1 year old age groups at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed (video) a child care personnel put her hand's on a child and then acted inappropriately which did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Provider came back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given in regards to all staff should be following the discipline policy which means no touching a child inappropriately at any given time or situation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) access, in person or by telephone, to the child care facility during the hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 8.1, A Enforcement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist was informed by Other State Agency Personnel the facility did not provide the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) access, in person or by telephone, to the child care facility during the hours of operation. Provider came back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given: Director was given direction regarding this standard to give access to the parents of the children enrolled at the facility. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No Comments. Counselor Comments Licensing Specialist sent a copy VIA email to provider for signature. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Lisa Lassabe 03/27/2025 ________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed, upon arrival at the destination (Elementary School), it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle (log attached). Provider came back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given in regards to the driver physically marking off the children on the log as the exit the vehicle, so this incident doesn't happen again.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
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: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the driver's and second sweep personnel signatures for November 8, 16 and 21, 2023 and January 19 and 21, 2024 and February 5-9, 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that drivers and second sweep personnels should sign the transportation logs daily when they transport the children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- A staff who started in childcare 10/2/23 did not complete the intro training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was given to the director that staff should complete the courses timely.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Portions of the fencing on the playground was not with a minimum of 4 feet. Technical assistance was given to the facility to repair or replaced by 12/1/2023 for re inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC was observed in the food preparation area. Technical assistance was given to the director that a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC must be in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [in that the staff failed to wash two children hands after diapering them.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Inspector notes
- One staff from the infant's room and one from the twos room were observed diapering children and did not wash their hands. Technical assistant was given to the staff and they both washed the children hands at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of the parent or legal guardian of the child.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that accident or incident reports should be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child and a copy given to the person who picks up the child on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that the correct staff members are always supervising the children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from July 2025 noted an instance where a staff member other than the assigned personnel was supervising a classroom. Asking about current staffing procedures helps clarify how the center ensures consistent supervision for all age groups.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in February 2026 did not note this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that transportation logs are accurately maintained and that every child is accounted for during drop-off and pick-up?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that transportation log procedures were a topic of concern in both 2024 and 2025. Discussing these practices helps parents understand the current protocols for tracking children during transit.
- Context
- These issues were addressed in previous reports, and the facility has had clean inspections since the most recent transportation-related finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your center's policy on child discipline and how you ensure all staff members are trained to follow it?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 included a finding regarding adherence to disciplinary policies. Asking about your approach to staff training and policy enforcement helps parents feel confident in the care environment.
- Context
- The issue was marked as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that parents have open access to the facility and can easily communicate with staff during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2025 noted a concern regarding parent access to the facility. Understanding your current communication policy helps parents know how to stay connected with their children's daily experience.
- Context
- The issue was marked as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully prepared to support the children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training and orientation helps parents understand how the center prepares its team to provide a high-quality, supportive environment for all children.