Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.21
Firm Foundation
825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
- License:
- C18BR0323
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- March 8, 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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Firm Foundation from February 13, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 24, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of November 30, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from November 7, 2024 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32922
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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.
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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
- Childcare staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the 5-hour early literacy. TA Five Early Literacy must be completed withing 12 months of employment in the childcare industry.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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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 describe the process for ensuring all staff members have their required early literacy training documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show that documentation for a required early literacy course was missing for some staff. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and maintains these training records.
- Context
- A later inspection in June 2026 did not find any issues.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep families informed about daily activities and the developmental milestones children are working toward?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents feel connected to their child's learning experience. Understanding the center's approach to sharing updates provides insight into their commitment to transparency and family engagement.
General question
What is your process for introducing new staff members to the classroom and ensuring they are familiar with all safety routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process for new employees helps parents understand how the center maintains consistency and supervision standards. This ensures that all caregivers are prepared to support the children effectively.
General question
How do you handle transitions between different activities throughout the day to keep children engaged and settled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for maintaining a calm and productive environment for children. Asking about these routines helps parents gauge how the center manages the daily flow of the classroom.
General question
What steps are taken to ensure that classroom materials and learning tools are regularly updated and appropriate for the children's age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages its resources helps parents see how the curriculum is supported in practice. This provides a better picture of the daily learning environment for the children.