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Gingerbread Manor Child Care Center

985 Eyster Blvd, Rockledge FL, 32955

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  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity45 children

Overview

About Us

Gingerbread Manor Child Care Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in Rockledge, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Brevard County for 7 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Gingerbread Manor Child Care Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18BR0270

ExpiresAug 28, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanNov '23
  2. FindingMar '24

    Mar 19, 2024

    23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The facility had to replac…

  3. FindingJul '24

    Jul 26, 2024

    17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The merry go round area and the 3-4-5-year-old play area did not have enough resilient surfaces 6 inches of mulch in the fall zones. Technical a… | 32-10: A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Eq… | 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 … | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 20, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 one year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 one year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health a… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments The …

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 19, 2025

    24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [A "Hand -washing" sign and a labeled bin for sanitizing. ]. CCF Handbook, Sec…

  6. FindingDec '25

    Dec 3, 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 Comments A staff who…

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 20, 2026

    04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [the children are left unsupervised for long and short periods of time during waking hours each day], which posed an imminent threat to a ch… | 11-04: A method of discipline was used at the facility that was severe, humiliating or frightening to children in that [the children are hit by the teachers with open hands, beaten with long spoons or other … | 47-03: As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section …

  8. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 11, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed the flooring strip in the 2 year old cla… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [only 2 working smoke detectors], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the facility to only have 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] Com… | 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 Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible t… | 14-06: Screens were not affixed or maintained on all ope

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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