Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside

PALM BAY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity273
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address1785 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay FL, 32909

CityPALM BAY, FL 32909

CountyBREVARD

Phone5166951722

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM

Capacity273

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1785 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay FL, 32909, PALM BAY, FL 32909

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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 food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 045/8/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [VPK 1 A 4 year old] group was inadequate in that [The teacher was working on behavior charts lacking supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: Per Child Care Personnel an incident of child on child occurred in the classroom due to inadequate supervision. Resolved at time of inspection when child care personnel filed an accident incident report. TA given, children must be supervised at all times. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-08. View official inspection document (report d1f9ffc4-9c37-4b8e-9ad7-c38500743b9b)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 073/11/2026

    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 Comments: The alarm installed for vehicle listed in supplemental was not in working condition. TA given vehicle must have alarm in working condition at all times. Due: 4/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report fda57711-5174-4f60-bfaa-06fa2c0f22de)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 153/11/2026

    15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-03)

    The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [14] based on 35 square feet and [18] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Comments: The facility had a capacity of 14 based on 35 square feet and 18 children were observed in care. TA given children must not exceed classroom capacity. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report fda57711-5174-4f60-bfaa-06fa2c0f22de)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 193/11/2026

    19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (19-02)

    A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Comments: A minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between cribs with infant napping. TA given if infant is napping cribs must be 18 of distance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report fda57711-5174-4f60-bfaa-06fa2c0f22de)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 243/11/2026

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

    Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Comments: Frozen food was not labeled by date and type. TA given label food that is not in manufactures original packaging with type and date. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report fda57711-5174-4f60-bfaa-06fa2c0f22de)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 283/11/2026

    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 Comments: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. TA given Childrens sippy cups and bottles must have first and last name labeled. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report fda57711-5174-4f60-bfaa-06fa2c0f22de)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$869/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: PALM BAY, BREVARD County
  • Capacity: 273
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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