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U.F. Gibbs Early Head Start

7835 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay FL, 32909

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Gold SealHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity24 children

Overview

About Us

U.F. Gibbs Early Head Start is a licensed child care center with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 24 children in Palm Bay, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Brevard County for 9 years.

Programs on record for this provider include federal Head Start and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting U.F. Gibbs Early Head Start.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18BR0047

ExpiresAug 29, 2026

Inspection History

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 31, 2023

    23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …

  2. CleanApr '24
  3. CleanJul '24
  4. CleanNov '24
  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanDec '25
  8. CleanApr '26

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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Head Start participant

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