Coral Reef Academy

MELBOURNE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity252
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address4945 Stack Blvd, Melbourne FL, 32901

CityMELBOURNE, FL 32901

CountyBREVARD

Phone3217288895

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

Capacity252

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4945 Stack Blvd, Melbourne FL, 32901, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 135/28/2026

    13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies on the changing tables in the infant and one year old classroom. The staff moved the bottle at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to no cleaning supplies allowed in the childrens reach. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report d2e29f57-21b0-402d-bfe1-690c2a20a3b7)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 135/28/2026

    13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-04)

    Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed sharp scissors on the changing table in the one-year-old classroom. Staff member removed the scissors at time of inspection putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to not having sharp objects in the reach of children. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report d2e29f57-21b0-402d-bfe1-690c2a20a3b7)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 245/28/2026

    24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)

    Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed macaroni and rice not in their original box, they were stored in a covered container with but not labeled with a date and the food item. Director had the kitchen staff label the items at time of inspection, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report d2e29f57-21b0-402d-bfe1-690c2a20a3b7)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 355/28/2026

    35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-12)

    The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that all staff did not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan on file. Director will need to have all staff trained on the facilitys exposure plan; due date was given to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A given in regard to all staff needing this training annually. Due: 6/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report d2e29f57-21b0-402d-bfe1-690c2a20a3b7)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/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: 252
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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