Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.1
- Local median
- 0.3
Montessori Learning Center
28 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW 02, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- License:
- C01OK0126
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Okaloosa County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Montessori Learning Center from March 1, 2023 through March 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 1, 2024 and involved staff training.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from February 26, 2025 through March 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32548
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider was in violation as of 8/22/24 of the staff credentials violation requirement but has been given a corrective action due date of 2/18/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. The provider obtained staff credentials on 10/17/24 to comply and emailed the licensing counselor with a copy of the Director's credentials.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the current process for ensuring the director's credentials remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 noted that the director did not have an active credential at that time. This question helps confirm that the administrative process for maintaining required professional certifications is currently active and managed.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection and has had clean inspections since.
Related violations
General question
How does the center support ongoing professional development and training for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility prioritizes staff learning helps parents gauge the commitment to quality care and current educational standards.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center leadership or staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels between the center and families are essential for building trust and ensuring parents feel informed about their child's environment.
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are well-prepared to maintain a consistent and supportive environment for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's staffing philosophy provides insight into how they maintain a stable and nurturing atmosphere for the children in their care.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor and maintain compliance with state childcare standards on a regular basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular self-monitoring is a key part of how high-quality programs ensure they are meeting all regulatory requirements consistently.