Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.72
- Local median
- 0.75
Palm Bay Daycare LLC
3585 Jupiter Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
- License:
- C18BR0282
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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 inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Palm Bay Daycare LLC from March 23, 2023 through May 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 30, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32909
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
July 22, 2024August 7, 2024March 17, 2025March 30, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
July 22, 2024August 7, 2024March 30, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 28, 2023March 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The drivers physical was not available for review. TA given, Driver must have annual physical examination available for the license specialist to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Planned Activities was not followed during lunch time. TA given classroom schedule must be followed. Completed at time of inspection director had volunteer prepare lunch for children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility outdoor fence had a gap of 5 inches in the corner of the fence. TA given Fencing must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children or animals access to the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The base of the fence had 4 1/2 inches of distance to ground level. TA given the base of the fence must remain at ground level to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The 2-3s classroom bathroom was missing paper towels and toilet paper. TA given all restrooms must have toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines available and within reach for children. Completed at time of inspection childcare personnel placed paper towels and toilet paper in children bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
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 [missing fire drill for February and March.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed fire drill log and observed fire drill for February and March had not been conducted. TA given the fire drills must be conducted annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Children bottles were not labeled with first and last names. TA given, all bottles/sippy cups brought from home must be labeled with childs first and last name. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel labeled children 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in diapering area. TA given, each handwashing station must have hand washing procedures, including when and how posted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [baby food container in hand washing sink in infant classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant classroom hand washing sink had a baby food container in it. TA given Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel removed item from the hand washing sink.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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]
- Report comments
- Diaper changing area had backpack stored on the diaper changing mat. TA given Diaper changing surface must remain clear of any items at all times. Completed at time of inspection child care personnel removed item and placed away from diapering area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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
- Child care personnel listed on supplemental did not complete the 40 hour introductory training requirements. TA given Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Digital thermometer, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed the first aid kit and observed missing digital thermometer, bottled water. TA given First aid kit must be maintained with all minimum requirements stated in CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplemental did not have a current immunization or religious exemption on file within 30 days of enrollment. TA given children must have immunization records current.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplemental did not have a medical exam or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. TA given children must have Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement current.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Licensing Specialist reviewed staff listed on supplemental child abuse and neglect form expired. TA given Child Abuse and Neglect form must be signed and dated by all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Four children did not have immunizations in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor was informed on the day of the incident, an incident report was not completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the bathroom had not been flushed and had a strong odor of urine again. Technical assistance was provided to clean the bathroom and toilets daily. The rug in the 2 year old classrooms had stains and needs to be cleaned. The bathroom doors have to be repaired. Clutter in the classrooms has to be removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Baby bottles/ water bottles brought into the facility by parents did not have first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to label the bottles daily.
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The diaper pail and the trash pail did not have plastic-lined, securely covered. Technical assistance was provided to have the pails lined at all times. The provider lined the pails.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Some of the children files were still not updated for Immunizations. Technical assistance was provided to have the records updated before the Renewal date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Some of the children files were still not updated for Student Health Examiantions. Technical assistance was provided to have the records updated before the Renewal date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed no daily attendance Records were not for children who were in care. Technical assistance was provided that children have to be signed in immediately after being received from parents. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Strong odor of urine emanating from the bathroom. Technical assistance was provided to have the toilets cleaned ad sanitized at all times. Observed potty chair on the floor of the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K (Section 12.3, number 7) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the diaper pail was not closed and a mixture of food was in the diaper pail. Technical assistance was provided that a separate pail needs to be used for diapers only and labeled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunizations records were reviewed and the 3 year olds group had expired. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that the immunizations fors are always current.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3 year old files were monitored and health records were not up to date. Technical assistance was provided to make sure that parents send the updated forms.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 2 staff members who had had a break for 2 years were not rescreened. Technical assistance was provided that staff who have a 90 day break have to be rescreened.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [fall zone areas to include swings and slides did not have the 6 inches of mulch or padding that is required in the fall zones. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- fall zone areas to include swings and slides did not have the 6 inches of mulch or padding that is required in the fall zones. The director ensured counselor that this issue would be corrected by 12/12/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fencing on the playground had area's where slates of the fencing was missing or broken, which a child could squeeze through. The director reported that she was in the process of replacing the fencing and would have the issue resolved on or before the given date of April 13th 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2023
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 [swings and around the playgound ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The mulch in the playground area was thin and in the need of replacement in order to meet compliance. The director reported that the mulch had been ordered and should be installed on or before the allotted date of 04/13/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring the outdoor fencing remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted gaps in the outdoor fencing. Asking about current maintenance processes helps parents understand how the facility ensures the play area remains secure.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all transportation staff have their required annual physicals on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified that a driver's physical examination was not available for review. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains required staff documentation.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play area equipment and surfaces to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to outdoor equipment and fencing maintenance between 2023 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current approach to routine safety checks and facility upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all child health and immunization records are kept up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated findings regarding missing or expired immunization and health records in several inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for managing these important student files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct internal reviews of classroom sanitation and diapering area cleanliness?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 contain findings regarding sanitation and diapering area maintenance. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the facility monitors cleanliness standards.
Related violations