Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0
Laughin' Place Learning Center
1195 La Fair St, Cocoa, FL 32927
- License:
- C18BR0276
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- March 13, 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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Laughin' Place Learning Center from February 6, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 22, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 30, 2025.
Three later inspections, from December 1, 2025 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 8 local median in 32927
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.11
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.
October 24, 2024June 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff Background Screening expired 8/25/25. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 10/30/25 to comply with proof of new screening to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility vehicle inspections expired in April. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 7/4/25 to comply and email proof of such to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
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 date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination and 2nd signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation log must be maintained at all times with the date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination and 2nd signature
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of September]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire drill conducted in August. TA Fire drills must be conducted monthly.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [rust was observed on yellow monkey bar, the blue climbing bar, wood on the yellow tunnel coming apart]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection counselor observed equipment in need of repair. TA Outdoor equipment must be maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No resilient surface was observed under the swings. TA, resilient surface under a fall zone area must be maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
- Childcare Staff listed on supplemental did not complete training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental did not compete the 5 hours in-service training. TA training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Abuse and Neglect were not signed annually by staff. TA Child Abuse and Neglect must be signed annually, completed at time of inspection all childcare staff signed the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There was 1 infant and 4 one's with 1 teacher. There were 9 two's with 1 teacher. There were 14 three's and 1 teacher. Another teacher came into the infant room. this put the class back in ratio. Now they are in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 walk me through your current process for tracking staff background screening renewals to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a staff background screening was not completed by the required five-year mark. This question helps clarify the administrative steps the center now takes to monitor these important compliance dates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you implemented to ensure that all required vehicle inspections are documented and current for any transportation services provided?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for annual vehicle inspections was missing on more than one occasion. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages vehicle safety and recordkeeping requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your transportation logs are consistently maintained with all required details, such as departure times and second signatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that transportation logs were previously missing required information. This question allows the center to explain the current oversight process for these logs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you manage daily staffing to ensure that child-to-teacher ratios are always maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staffing and supervision.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the ongoing maintenance and safety checks for your outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records mention findings related to the maintenance of outdoor play structures. This question helps parents learn about the center's routine safety inspection schedule.
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