Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.09
Fellsmere Community Outreach and Preschool Inc.
1025 W Grant Ave, Fellsmere, FL 32948
- License:
- C19IR0106
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 20
- License expiration:
- October 2, 2026
Typical cost: $1,062 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,062 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $49.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Indian River 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 14 available inspections for Fellsmere Community Outreach and Preschool Inc. from January 24, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 18, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of January 16, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 5 local median in Indian River County
Compared to 65 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.14
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2024January 29, 2025December 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The immunization records were expired in five of the files that were reviewed. Director will work with parents to obtain updated records.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility had immunizations that have expired and need to be updated by or prior to the due date - see the supplemental document.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed all (16) children files and observed some expired immunizations for the children, Director will have the updated immunization by the stated due date. - see confidential form.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Technical assistance with the Director regarding the fencing on the playground. Director will have corrected by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Director did not have the (5) year Background Screening completed. Inspector had the Director to schedule the screening during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
Can you explain the process for ensuring staff background screenings are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that documentation for a staff background screening was missing at the time of the visit. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important clearances.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep children's immunization records current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that immunization record maintenance has been a topic in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking expiration dates and working with families to ensure all files remain up to date.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often is the outdoor play area inspected for safety and maintenance?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 mention a finding regarding the condition of the fence in the outdoor play area. Asking about routine maintenance schedules helps parents understand how the facility ensures the environment remains secure for children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about their child's daily routine and developmental progress?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between teachers and families is essential for supporting a child's transition into a new care environment. Learning about these methods helps parents feel confident in the partnership they will have with the staff.
General question
What is the staff-to-child ratio in the classrooms, and how do you maintain supervision during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages supervision during busy times of the day, such as arrival or outdoor play, provides insight into the daily care experience. This information helps parents assess if the center's approach to supervision aligns with their expectations.