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Junior Bears Child Care

2980 Pat Mckee Pl, Melbourne, FL 329404.2· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2022

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About

About Junior Bears Child Care

Junior Bears Child Care is a licensed child care center in Melbourne, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 21, 2022, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months through 5 years; school age programs through age 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hours it lists: “daily care from 6:30am-8pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months through 5 years; school age programs through age 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeExtended care: Weekend care; daily care until 8pm
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Illumine)
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Junior Bears Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brevard County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Brevard County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$155
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Junior Bears Child Care

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#C18BR0304
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Junior Bears Child Care

Is Junior Bears Child Care licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 21, 2022.

Does Junior Bears Child Care have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Junior Bears Child Care care for?

153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Junior Bears Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Junior Bears Child Care's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Junior Bears Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (321) 327-8852 to ask.

What is Junior Bears Child Care's phone number?

(321) 327-8852.

Where is Junior Bears Child Care?

2980 Pat Mckee Pl, Melbourne, FL 32940. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Fellowship Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).