Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.44
- Local median
- 0.69
Gingerbread Manor Child Care Center
985 Eyster Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
- License:
- C18BR0270
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu: 6:30AM to 5:30AM; Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- August 28, 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
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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Gingerbread Manor Child Care Center from March 27, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 11, 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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32955
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.73
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 26, 2024February 11, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 26, 2024February 11, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 19, 2025February 11, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 26, 2024December 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the flooring strip in the 2 year old classroom to be loose and no longer attached to the floor (picture attached).T/A given to the director regarding this tripping hazard and was given a due date to fix this floor stripping back in place on the floor.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [only 2 working smoke detectors], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the facility to only have 2 working smoke detectors in the facility.T/A given to the director regarding batteries need to be installed, due date was given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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,flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care under the sink in the toddler bathroom.T/A given to the director regarding a lock be placed on the cabinet, the chemicals were removed immediately.
- 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 Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. Scissors were present on changing table (picture attached). Licensing Specialist observed on 1/6/26, when children were present the kitchen door being open with knives present in kitchen drawer (picture attached).
- 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
- Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility. CCF Handbook Section 3.3.2 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility (picture attached).T/A given to the director for the screen to be replaced in the door going to the outside area, due date was given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children.T/A given to the director regrading the wood fence surrounding the A/C unit outside is broken with exposed nails (picture attached), due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed on 1/6/26, stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Food was placed in garbage bags on this day and thrown away.T/A given to the director on the finding of the expired food in both freezers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed items (scissors in 1 year old room) unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface (picture attached).T/A given to director regarding unsafe items being on the changing area, scissors were removed immediately at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 [play equipment was broken and the metal (tunnel) play equipment had rust holes which are jagged]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that play equipment was broken and the metal (tunnel) play equipment had rust holes which are jagged (pictures attached).T/A given to director in regards to disposing of this play equipment, due date was given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication stored in the food preparation area was not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed medication (epi-pen) stored in the food preparation area was not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.T/A given to the director regarding medication being placed in the refrigerator with no names of the child or medication authorization form. Medication was removed at tome of inspection. Director did state that 2 of the medications belonged to herself.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-16
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [the children are left unsupervised for long and short periods of time during waking hours each day], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Video footage observed one or more children were not adequately supervised in that the children are left unsupervised for long and short periods of time during waking hours each day which posed an imminent threat to a child and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. Resolved a time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [the children are hit by the teachers with open hands, beaten with long spoons or other objects, and handled roughly. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Video footage observed a method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that the children are hit by the teachers with open hands, beaten with long spoons or other objects, and handled roughly. Resolved at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, B Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Video footage observed as a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. Resolved at time of inspection. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No Comments. Counselor Comments Licensing Specialist sent a copy VIA email to provider for signature. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Lisa Lassabe 01/20/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Kia Walker 01/20/2026
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-03
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
- Report comments
- A staff who started in the childcare industry 4/1/22 did not complete the 40 hours requirement. Technical assistance was given to the Director and the facility has a due date of 1/5/26 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [A "Hand -washing" sign and a labeled bin for sanitizing. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- With three sinks, there must a bin labeled "Sanitize" and the last sink labeled "Handwashing."
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 one year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 one year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of 1 childcare personnel to 7 one year old children were observed at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was given to the facility and the director removed one of the children and placed him in another classroom to balance out the ratio. Technical assistance was given to the director that the correct ratio should always be maintained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to document the incident on the day that it occurred. The director was in the process of typing up the incident report when this Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the fence had gaps at the bottom on the South side. Technical assistance was provided to have the gaps repaired by placing slates where the gaps are.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The merry go round area and the 3-4-5-year-old play area did not have enough resilient surfaces 6 inches of mulch in the fall zones. Technical assistance was provided to add 6 inches of playground mulch in the fall zones] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the merry go round area and the 3-4-5-year-old play area did not have enough resilient surfaces 6 inches of mulch in the fall zones. Technical assistance was provided to add 6 inches of playground mulch in the fall zones
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed an inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects used by children on the playground. Technical assistance was provided that the water slide has to have holes at the boom of the slide to allow water to flow and not collect. The provider had to ask the staff to deflate the slide during the Renewal Inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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 staff member did not complete their 45 hour Introductory child care training.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The Credential for the Director expired on 7/1/2024. Technical assistance was provided that the credential needs to be current for the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility had to replace their fire box that got damaged by with one of the storms that we had last year . The box has been replaced but the center has not received a clear fire safety inspection since replacing the fire box. Counselor has given the Director 10 days to get the cleared fire inspection. The Director reported that she would be in contact with the fire marshal this week.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 items or tools are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an official inspection report indicate that sharp tools were previously found accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily process for checking the facility to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are properly locked away?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report identified that hazardous materials were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols used to keep these items secure.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for storing and labeling medications to ensure they do not come into contact with food or food preparation areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where medication was not stored separately from food items. Discussing the current medication management policy helps clarify how the center prevents cross-contamination.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom supervision to ensure children are always attended to throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted concerns regarding child supervision. Asking about the current supervision strategy provides insight into how the staff keeps children safe and accounted for at all times.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining outdoor play equipment and ensuring the play area remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to outdoor play area hazards, such as fencing gaps and equipment condition. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing maintenance routine for outdoor spaces.
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