Space Coast Discovery

MELBOURNE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity224
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address3790 Dairy Rd, Melbourne FL, 32904

CityMELBOURNE, FL 32904

CountyBREVARD

Phone3217296858

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity224

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3790 Dairy Rd, Melbourne FL, 32904, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/16/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 334/16/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)

    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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for a 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. Provider will have staff complete this course at tome of inspection, putting the provider in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to staff needing this course complete within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report 6d247fee-244e-4f6a-82b2-638293925c09)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 444/29/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

    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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include an updated CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Director had the 2 staff members complete updated document at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given in regards to this document being completed annually. Compliance Comments All personnel files were reviewed updated/added into CARES. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report ee5bac98-5795-4dbd-acc2-6cc9302f6df6)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3312/17/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-01)

    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) Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Provider needs to have this staff complete the required training within the due date to come back in compliance for this standard. Technical assistance given in regards to training being completed within the 15 month of hire date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-17. View official inspection document (report 42426f7a-a780-43ce-9af6-1541da9e8f83)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MELBOURNE, BREVARD County
  • Capacity: 224
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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