Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.45
- Local median
- 0.25
Junior Bears Child Care LLC
2980 Pat McKee Pl, Melbourne, FL 32940
- License:
- C18BR0304
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Fri: 6:00AM to 10:30PM; Sat-Sun: 6:00AM to 8:00PM
- Capacity:
- 153
- License expiration:
- January 20, 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
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 inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Junior Bears Child Care LLC from January 18, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 22, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 23, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from May 23, 2025 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32940
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.4
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Director showed me the screenshot for the CCP training exam to be on 5/11/25, so extended due date was given to come back in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation attached to this inspection report which is dated for the day after the accident/incident happened. This was resolved at time of inspection putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given to the director in regards to this document needing completed at time/day of the accident/incident occurring.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing in the 4 year old playgound] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Resilient surface must be maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Standard 41 - 43 at time of inspection the files were not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Standard 44 - 45 at time of inspection the files were not available for review. Not Monitored Comments Standard 44 - 45 at time of inspection the files were not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [school age ] group was inadequate in that [a non verbal autistic child was left unattended for an unknown length of time with no staff supervision. There were open spray paint cans and open cabinets with hazarous materials which was accessable to the child. The child was also observed on the floor eating a mixture of nuts and fruits which were not her own. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- a non verbal autistic child was left unattended for an unknown length of time with no staff supervision. There were open spray paint cans and open cabinets with hazarous materials which was accessable to the child. The child was also observed on the floor eating a mixture of nuts and fruits which were not her own. •
- 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]
- Report comments
- On July 20, 2023, the daycare employee grabbed Elijah by the arm and carried him across the room due to him urinating himself. The daycare employee appeared annoyed and this act was done out of aggression. During the incident, Elijah was twisting and was in pain. Later, when the father picked Elijah up, he stated his shoulder hurt. Friday 07/21/23, the mother took Elijah to the doctor, and everything was okay, and Elijah was only sored for a couple of days. The daycare teacher was terminated from her position at the facility due to this incident. • Completed at time of inspection. •
- 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
- A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [the daycare employee grabbed Elijah by the arm and carried him across the room due to him urinating himself. The daycare employee appeared annoyed and this act was done out of aggression. During the incident, the child was twisting in pain. On the video of the incident, the teacher can be heard yelling at the cild and demeaning him for wetting his pants.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On July 20, 2023, the daycare employee grabbed Elijah by the arm and carried him across the room due to him urinating himself. The daycare employee appeared annoyed and this act was done out of aggression. This action could have caused injury to the child and could have pulled the child's arm out of socket. The child could be heard crying while his wet clothes were being taken off of him and placed in a bag. The teacher left left the child in the room by himself and walked out of the room and walked out of the line of sight and supervision of the child. The teacher did come back in the room and the child followed her back outside. while in the bathroom, the teacher could be h ... [truncated]
- 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]
- Report comments
- While the owner director did contact Law Enforcement and report this incident, the owner director did not report the incident to the Florida Abuse Hotline and did not generate an abuse report with the hotline. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No additional comments Counselor Comments No additional comments ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Barbara Smith 07/24/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Insaf Delboccio 07/24/2023
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-03
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
How does the center ensure that all staff members are actively supervising children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report noted an instance where a child was left without supervision. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains safety and oversight for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff are fully trained and meet the required certification standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 identified that some personnel had not yet completed required introductory training. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify staff training compliance.
- Context
- The facility was given an extended due date to come into compliance with this training requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your procedures for documenting and communicating any accidents or incidents that occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection note a finding regarding the timely documentation of an incident. Understanding the current process for recording and notifying parents of accidents helps ensure clear communication.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all outdoor play equipment is well-maintained and safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from September 2024 identified a concern regarding the maintenance of ground cover under playground equipment. Asking about regular safety checks helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas in good condition.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the enrollment and recordkeeping process to ensure all required health and personnel files are organized and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate and accessible records is essential for the smooth operation of a childcare facility. This question helps parents understand the administrative standards and organization of the center.