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1 / 8Brevard Zoo
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 64 and 81. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne FL, 32940
At a glance
Brevard Zoo is a licensed daycare with a capacity for 15 children, offering a unique experience with animal attractions. Parents praise the interactive experiences, such as giraffe feeding and zip-lining. The center has a strong inspection record, with 10 clean inspections out of the last 11.
Summary generated from parent reviews, licensing records, and Google Business signals.
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 9:00AM to 2:00PM
- Licensed for
- 15 children
Hours
On the state licence record
9:00AM to 2:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe
- Offers tours
Planning
- Getting tickets in advance recommended
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly activities
- Playground
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Brevard Zoo and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C18BR6937
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
- Address
- 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne FL, 32940
- County
- Brevard County
- Phone
- +13212549453
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 19, 2022
- License expires
- July 18, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanJul '23
- CleanOct '23
FindingNov '24
Nov 12, 2024
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 L…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 15 children)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 8,096 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6,350
- 4 star1,200
- 3 star305
- 2 star104
- 1 star137
Questions parents ask about Brevard Zoo
Is Brevard Zoo a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brevard Zoo holds Florida DCF licence C18BR6937, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 19, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Brevard Zoo's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9:30 AM–5 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Brevard Zoo care for?
- Brevard Zoo is licensed for up to 15 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brevard Zoo had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Brevard Zoo, 1 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
