La Petite Academy
ROCKLEDGE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address170 Barton Blvd, Rockledge FL, 32955
CountyBREVARD
Phone3216315017
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
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High11
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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170 Barton Blvd, Rockledge FL, 32955, ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026
- High0
- Medium-High9
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 094/9/2026
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 scheduled activities written plan missing time frames for each activity. TA given scheduled activities must have a complete written plan including time frames for each activity. Not Applicable Comments No field trips at time of inspection. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 154/9/2026
15. (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed capacity missing in the 2-3s classroom. TA given all classroom must have capacity posted. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 194/9/2026
19. (19-02)
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed infants in cribs not maintaining 18 inches of distance from another. TA given when infants are napping in the crib the crib must have 18 inches of distance from another. Completed at time of inspection child care staff moved cribs 18 inches apart. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 244/9/2026
24. (24-21)
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed 2 different refrigerators containing food outside of its original packaging not labeled with date and type of food. TA given, food that is not store in its original manufacture packaging must be labeled with expiration date and type of food. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 374/9/2026
37. (37-06)
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed first aid kit missing soap and digital thermometer. TA given first aid kit must maintain first aid minimum requirements at all times: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures. 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 394/9/2026
39. (39-05)
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature and/or date signed from parent.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed (children listed on supplemental) accident/incident reports missing parent signature and/or date signed from parent. TA given, all accident/incidents must be signed and dated from parent on day of occurrence. Not Monitored Comments Provider states having no knowledge of children on medication. Director is not present, assistant from La Petite Academy Viera is present. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 414/9/2026
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 expired immunization for children listed on supplemental. TA given, current Immunization or Exemption from Immunization must be in all children files at all times. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 424/9/2026
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 missing Medical Examination form for children listed in supplemental. TA given, children must have Medical Examination form within 30 days of enrollment. Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed 13 children files C-D. 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 files for staff present on day of inspection due to Provider from La Petite Academy Viera filling in for director. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 464/9/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child care personnel failed to maintain accurate attendance log during fire drill in that a child was switched during nap time and child care staff did not update attendance. TA given, child care personnel must maintain an accurate attendance log at all times, logging when children depart and return to classroom. Completed at time of inspection child care staff updated log to be accurate. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report d7638ae8-41bb-47e0-831b-8bcd547e5a2e)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 331/28/2026
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 listed on supplemental who started in childcare 3/1/23 did not complete the 40 hours introductory course. License specialist reviewed DCF training transcript and shows training is not completed. Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 129b619f-183e-486b-bf78-cceac11092ce)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/28/2026
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: Childcare listed on supplemental who started in childcare 3/1/23 did not complete the 5-hour early literacy and language development course. License specialist reviewed DCF training transcript and shows training is not completed. 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 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 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 129b619f-183e-486b-bf78-cceac11092ce)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3312/3/2025
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: A staff who started in childcare 3/1/23 did not finish the 40 hours introductory course. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 1/5/26 to comply. Due: 1/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report cd9dc24e-e07d-493d-818a-165eb5247477)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Child Care Facility
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