Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool
MERRITT ISLAND, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address175 Cone Rd, Merritt Island FL, 32952
CountyBREVARD
Phone3214531640
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity255
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High19
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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175 Cone Rd, Merritt Island FL, 32952, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/29/2026
- High1
- Medium-High19
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 456/29/2026
45. (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed Clearinghouse roster not updated or accurate. TA given, Clearinghouse roster must be accurate at all times, new hires must be added to the employee roster within 5 days of employment. Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 456/29/2026
45. (45-02)
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed staff listed on the supplemental missing Background Screening Level 2. TA given, all staff must have a current Level 2 Clearinghouse screening. Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 426/29/2026
42. (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed children listed on the supplemental were missing UpToDate Medical Evaluation Form 3040. TA given, all children must have current Medical Evaluation at all times. Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed 15 children files A-P along with 3 new enrollments, a total of 18 files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed and updated all staff records on CARES. Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 416/29/2026
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed children listed on the supplemental were missing UpToDate Immunization. TA given, immunization must remain current at all times. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 326/29/2026
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Permanent/stationary playground equipment, and under the swings.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the SA playground didnt have enough loose wooden mulch resilience under the slides and/or swings. TA given, the fall zones must have 6 inches of resilience maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. TRAINING Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 306/29/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-14)
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed diaper changing areas missing the diaper changing procedures. TA given, all diaper changing areas must have posted nearby the diaper changing procedures. Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 286/29/2026
28. (28-02)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the Infant bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with the childs first and last name. TA given, all infant bottles must be labeled with the childs first and last name, it is the providers responsibility to ensure the bottles are labeled. Completed at time of inspection, child care personnel wrote on the bottle the childs first and last name. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 186/29/2026
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-12)
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the 4-5s classroom bedding linens stacked and in contact with each other. TA given, the childrens linens must be separated by individual child and must not touch the floor to prevent communicable disease and germs. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 096/29/2026
09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (09-01)
The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the SA classroom missing a written plan of scheduled activities including transition periods/time frames. TA given, each class must have posted in a conspicuous place a planned schedule to promote consistency and help children move smoothly from one activity to another. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-29. View official inspection document (report 11cbcec0-2959-4c2e-898c-c99efd7b528c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 423/9/2026
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child listed on supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040). 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report d9f0ba4c-7b84-4692-b99b-483326084c83)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/9/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. TA given training must be completed withing one year of training start date. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Standard # 41-02. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: Immunization for children listed on the supplemental is current. Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report d9f0ba4c-7b84-4692-b99b-483326084c83)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 412/4/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Immunization for children listed on the supplemental was not current. TA given all immunizations records must be current. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 422/4/2026
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Student Health record expired for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have health records current. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 402/4/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-01)
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [in the infant room licesing specilist notice diaper rash ointment-cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Non-prescription medications?were dispensed without a written authorization from the custodial parent. TA given all prescription or non- prescription medication, must have a written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian.?Completed at time of inspection director remove the non-prescription medication. RECORD KEEPING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 332/4/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. TA given training must be completed withing one year of training start date. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 322/4/2026
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-06)
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and swings in the school age and the preschool area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for?slides and swings in the school age and preschool area. TA given the fall zone area must have a resilient surface. TRAINING Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 302/4/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Items were placed on the diaper changing table. TA given diaper changing area must be clear at all times. Completed at time of inspection staff remove items from the changing table. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 072/4/2026
07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-06)
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. TA given, alarm system must be in working condition at all time. Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 052/4/2026
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [time of departure and time of arrival at the destination]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Transportation log did not include time of departure and time of arrival at the destination for log dated 1/26/26 & 2/2/23. TA given all transportation log must be entirely completed. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Due: 3/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 2be2bc12-a997-468b-ae8f-91a43efd75a0)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 3310/7/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Sis staff at the facility who started in Childcare over a year ago did not complete the Five Hours Early Literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 11/7/25 to comply. Due: 10/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-07. View official inspection document (report 1dbe3294-41f1-4b5e-a361-303883937b2d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3310/7/2025
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: Two staff who started in the Child Care industry, 6/12/23 and 2/4/24 did not complete their 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training. Technical Assistance was given to the Director and the facility has a due date of 11/7/25 to comply. Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-07. View official inspection document (report 1dbe3294-41f1-4b5e-a361-303883937b2d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 392/11/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Incident took place on 1/23/25, parent was not notified nor did staff make mention of the incident to director. According to the incident report, it was written on 1/24/25. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 0b9150b1-ba08-4e96-9f72-82c5976658f4)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 412/4/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor observed one child's file with an expired immunization form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-04. View official inspection document (report 0cd00aeb-5146-4718-928a-0341223572b6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 282/4/2025
28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Counselor observed more than 10 sippy cups not labeled. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-04. View official inspection document (report 0cd00aeb-5146-4718-928a-0341223572b6)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MERRITT ISLAND, BREVARD County
- Capacity: 255
- Type: Child Care Facility
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