First Friends Preschool & VPK
MELBOURNE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1501 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne FL, 32935
CountyBREVARD
Phone3212542339
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 2:00PM
Capacity78
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1501 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne FL, 32935, MELBOURNE, FL 32935
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 445/5/2025
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 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 an updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Director had staff member complete the document at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regards to this document needing updated annually. Compliance Comments All personnel files were reviewed updated/added into CARES. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report 1a167d80-a92c-492f-8231-cf987a5c1e71)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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: 78
- Type: Child Care Facility
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