Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.39
Pineapple Cove Academy - Pebble Creek
4601 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
- License:
- C18BR0383
- 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:
- 290
- 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
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 2, 2025
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for Pineapple Cove Academy - Pebble Creek from December 2, 2025 through April 1, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32935
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.27
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.
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 [No fire or emergency preparedness drill were conducted in the month of March]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the provider did not conduct a fire drill (March) utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. Provider conducted a fire drill at time of inspection with the licensing specialist, putting the facility back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to 10 fire drills and 2 emergency drills are to be conducted for the 12 months of the year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 walk me through how the center tracks and schedules monthly emergency and fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that a monthly fire drill was missed. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these drills are consistently performed on schedule.
- Context
- The record notes that the drill was conducted at the time of the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the types of emergency drills the children participate in throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center keeps families informed about safety preparedness helps parents feel confident in the center's transparency and commitment to routine safety practices.
General question
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are trained on emergency procedures and know their specific roles during a drill?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff preparedness is a key component of a safe environment. Learning about how the team stays trained on emergency protocols provides insight into the center's operational standards.
General question
How do you approach helping children feel comfortable and calm during fire or emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing how teachers manage the emotional side of emergency drills helps parents understand the center's approach to supporting children's well-being during routine safety exercises.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor and verify that all required safety routines are completed on time each month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Administrative oversight is important for maintaining consistent safety standards. This question helps parents understand the internal systems used to track compliance with essential facility requirements.