Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 0.23
Victory Academy
4725 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
- License:
- C18BR0312
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- October 13, 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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Victory Academy from January 18, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 5
10 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32953
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024May 20, 2025September 10, 2025January 30, 2026March 18, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024February 19, 2024September 18, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024January 30, 2026June 9, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025April 23, 2026April 28, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 2, 2025June 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the Owner that each child record must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Technical assistance was given to the Owner that each staff must have their records maintained at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearing house screening was missing for childcare personnel. Technical assistance was given to the Owner that all staff must have Clear Level 2 Screenings on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [three infants and four twos to fours] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [three infants and four twos to fours] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This Licensing Specialist observed the above ratio at the facility at the time of the complaint inspection. Technical assistance was given to the staff that at no time should the ratios be insufficient especially in the infants and ones room. This Licensing Specialist waited until another staff was called in and came in to balance out the ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [four one year old, three twos and one four year old] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [four one year old, three twos and one four year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This Licensing Specialist observed the above ratio at the facility. Some parents came in and pick up their children, and the ratio was balanced out. Technical assistance was given to the staff that at no time should the ratios be insufficient.
- 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 share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Numerous incidents occurred at the facility, and no documentation of these incidents were shared with the parents on the day of the incidents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that the facility failed to notify the licensing department within five working days of when the facility lost its credentialed director.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
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 facility does not have a director with an active Director Credential. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that a director responsible for the daily operation of the program must have an active Director credential
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Twelve children files from B-Z were reviewed, six were missing immunizations or exemption forms. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that within thirty days of enrollement children should have current immunizations records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A volunteer was at the facility, and she did not have a volunteer form on file. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that volunteers must have a CF-FSP 5217 form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 facility does not have a Credentialed Director for the daily operation of the program. TA an active Director must be responsible for the daily operation of the program at all time.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguishers in the facility were expired. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge, and the facility has a due date of 10/1/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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]
- Report comments
- One of the Owners did not have current Level 2 Screening on file. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge and the facility has a due date of 9/12/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- A staff who started in childcare 1/9/25 has not started the intro training within 90 days. Of employment. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge and the facility has a due date of 6/9/25 to comply and email proof to the Department. Not Monitored Comments The facility does not have a Director and was placed on a Provisional License until 10/13/25.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [1 infant and four ones] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [1 infant and four ones] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the director that the infants and one's ratios should never be out of ratio.
- 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
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
- Childcare staff listed on supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. TA childcare staff must complete training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 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 facility does not have a director with an active Director Credential. TA a director responsible for the daily operation of the program must have an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff with current CPR/First Aid.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff with current CPR/First Aid.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Childcare staff listed did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect form. Childcare staff must have a Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. Completed at time of inspection all staff signed form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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]
- Inspector notes
- The fence is leaning and not stable. The counselor provided technical assistance to the director that the fence is standing firm at all times. The the director stated that she would have it fixed immediately.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [monkey bars and slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The resilient surface was not maintained under or around the monkey bars. The counselor provided technical assistance to director on the importance on making sure that the play ground has enough resilient surface to keep the play ground safe. The director stated that she would have the mulch replaced immediately
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- The fence is leaning and is not stable. The counselor provided technical assistance to the owner on making sure that fence is stable so that is does not fall on the children. The director stated that she would have it fixed immediately.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [monkey bars] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The resilient surface was not maintained under or around the monkey bars. The counselor provided technical assistance to director on the importance on making sure that the play ground has enough resilient surface to keep the play ground safe. The director stated that she would have the mulch replaced immediately.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed that there were 3 one year old's and 5 were two, three, and four. The counselor provided technical assistance to the director on making sure that there are enough staff to cover the ratio's at all times. The director stated that teacher would be arriving in 5 minutes. The teacher did not arrive until 7:58 am. This puts the facility back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The children have access to the stove because they eat their meals in the kitchen. The counselor provided technical assistance to the owner on making sure that the children eat in a safe environment at all times. The director stated that she would inform the owner and the children will not eat in the kitchen anymore.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- There were missing outlet covers in the kitchen where the children eat. The counselor provided technical assistance to the owner on making sure that all outlets have covers at all times. The director stated that she would replace the outlet cover.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was being used for purposes other than food preparation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor was informed that the children now eat in the kitchen. The counselor provided technical assistance to the director on making sure that the children have a safe place to eat. The director informed the counselor that she would speak to the owner about it. The director stated that the children will no longer eat in the kitchen. This puts the facility back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-01
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 have been taken to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that documentation for required background screening was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps confirm that all staff records are now complete and maintained as required.
- Context
- The facility was given a correction due date of 6/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day to ensure they remain consistent with state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 indicate multiple instances where staff-to-child ratios were found to be insufficient. This question allows the director to explain the current systems in place to maintain proper supervision levels at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring that a credentialed director is always responsible for the daily operations of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024, 2025, and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the lack of an active credentialed director. This question helps clarify how the facility now manages leadership and credentialing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for documenting and communicating any accidents or incidents that occur while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some incident forms were not shared with parents on the day the events occurred. Asking about this process helps ensure that communication regarding child safety is timely and consistent.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you organize and maintain child and personnel records to ensure they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from 2024 and 2026 show multiple instances where required documentation was not maintained at the facility for review. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages and organizes its administrative records.
Related violations