Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.75
Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside
1785 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
- License:
- C18BR0382
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 273
- License expiration:
- December 17, 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 violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside from November 25, 2025 through May 8, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32909
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK 1 A 4 year old] group was inadequate in that [The teacher was working on behavior charts lacking supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Report comments
- Per Child Care Personnel an incident of child on child occurred in the classroom due to inadequate supervision. Resolved at time of inspection when child care personnel filed an accident incident report. TA given, children must be supervised at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The alarm installed for vehicle listed in supplemental was not in working condition. TA given vehicle must have alarm in working condition at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [14] based on 35 square feet and [18] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D
- Inspector notes
- The facility had a capacity of 14 based on 35 square feet and 18 children were observed in care. TA given children must not exceed classroom capacity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
- Report comments
- A minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between cribs with infant napping. TA given if infant is napping cribs must be 18 of distance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Report comments
- Frozen food was not labeled by date and type. TA given label food that is not in manufactures original packaging with type and date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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
- Report comments
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. TA given Childrens sippy cups and bottles must have first and last name labeled.
- 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
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 describe how your team maintains active supervision in the classroom, especially when teachers need to manage administrative tasks like behavior charts?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note an instance where supervision was impacted while a teacher was working on behavior charts. This question helps parents understand how the center balances administrative duties with the need for constant child monitoring.
- Context
- The finding was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that nap time arrangements consistently meet all spacing requirements for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified that the required distance between napping spaces was not maintained. Asking this helps parents understand the current procedures for setting up nap areas to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all safety equipment, such as vehicle alarms, is in proper working order before transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 show a finding regarding a vehicle alarm that was not in working condition. This question allows parents to learn about the center's maintenance and pre-trip check protocols for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain your procedures for labeling and tracking items brought from home, such as bottles or food containers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 indicate that some items brought from home were not properly labeled. This question helps parents understand the current system for managing personal items to ensure they are correctly identified for each child.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center manage classroom capacity to ensure there is always enough space for every child throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center monitors and maintains its capacity limits helps parents feel confident that their child will have adequate space and attention. This is a standard part of assessing a facility's daily operational practices.