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Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool

175 Cone Rd, Merritt Island FL, 32952

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VPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity255 children

Overview

About Us

Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 255 children in Merritt Island, Florida. The program has served Merritt Island families for over 25 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Preschool.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18BR0120

ExpiresOct 30, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanMay '24
  2. CleanOct '24
  3. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 4, 2025

    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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Counselor observed more than 10 sippy cups… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor observed one child's file wi…

  4. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 11, 2025

    39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments Incident took place on 1/23/25, parent was n…

  5. FindingOct '25

    Oct 7, 2025

    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 (Section 2.1 Health … | 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 employ…

  6. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 4, 2026

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [time of departure and time of arrival at the destination]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments Transportation log did not … | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Items … | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and swings in the school age and the preschool area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who wor

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 9, 2026

    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 p… | 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments C…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 29, 2026

    No written plan of activities, bedding not stored sanely, and unlabeled infant bottles.

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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