Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.89
- Local median
- 0.23
Gulf Breeze Montessori School
2721 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
- License:
- C01SR0084
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 59
- License expiration:
- January 31, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Gulf Breeze Montessori School from January 9, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 5, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32563
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 7, 2025June 11, 2025August 26, 2025January 6, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 8, 2025May 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged. Facility will need to have fire extinguishers inspected and retagged on or before June 5, 2026 and send a picture of maintained tag to licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Report comments
- Bottles brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Director came back into compliance by labeling water bottles with childrens first and last names before licensing left the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Facility is currently on a Provisional License they will need to come into compliance by May 25, 2026 by sending licensing a current credentialed training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Report comments
- The facility does not have an active director. Facility will be on a provisional license until 11/27/25
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [contact information for physician and or pharmacy, child's name, name of medication and medical directions. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Prescription medication did not have the required information for the child in care. Provider will obtain the required documentation and notify licensing office with a photo on or before 26 September 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Child Care personnel did not complete a department approved five-hour literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment. Provider will email an updated and complete training transcript to licensing office on or before July 11, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Child Care personnel did not complete required five hour literacy and language course within 12 months of date of employment. Provider will email updated transcript showing completed training to licensing counselor on or before June 9, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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, B
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher did not have a current, serviced fire extinguisher December 2023 was the last maintenance date listed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swingset and Rope Tunnel. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ground cover was not adequate for a safe fall zone. Ground cover is in place it needs to be properly put into place. Facility will send completed surface cover completion photo to licensing office by 10 February 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is a hole in the bathroom wall that needs repairing. The Provider will have the wall repaired and send a picture of the repaired wall to the licensing office via email on or before 05/26/2023. Picture of wall emailed to the Provider.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the swings and climbing equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- The resilient surface under and around the swings and wooden climbing toy needs to placed under the equipment. There is plenty of mulch on the playground but not under the equipment. The Provider will maintain the resilient surface under the swings and wooden climbing toy and send pictures to verify completion. Submit pictures to the licensing office on or before 05/26/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 4 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present. Additional child care personnel need CPR certification to meet licensing requirements. The Provider will submit the employees CPR card or certificate to the licensing office via email on before 05/26/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- During inspection, 4 staff were needed to meet ratio, therefore, 3 certified staff were required. There was 1 certified staff present. Additional child care personnel need CPR certification to meet licensing requirements. The Provider will submit the employees First aid card or certificate to the licensing office via email on before 05/26/2023 to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form did not completed the required training within the required time. The employees will completed the required training on or before 02/09/2023. Submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office to verify compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children listed on the supplemental form have expired immunization records. The Provider will obtain current immunization records from the parent/guardian and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/09/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired child abuse and neglect reporting forms. The Provider will have employees sign new child abuse and neglect forms and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/09/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Form 5131 was not completed for the employee listed on the supplemental form. The Provider will complete form 5131 and submit to the licensing office on or before 02/09/2023 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 explain the process for ensuring all prescription medications brought to the center are properly labeled and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate a need for improved documentation regarding prescription medication labels. This question helps clarify how the center currently manages medical information to ensure all requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track the maintenance and inspection schedules for safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026, along with a previous report from January 2025, noted that fire extinguisher maintenance documentation was not up to date. Asking this helps parents understand the current system for tracking these important safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members remain current with their required professional credentials and training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where staff training or director credential documentation needed to be updated. This question allows the director to explain how they monitor and maintain staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily labeling of items like bottles and sippy cups to ensure they are clearly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a finding regarding the labeling of bottles brought from home. This question helps parents understand the current daily routine for keeping track of personal items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident in the center's operations and ensures everyone is aligned on daily expectations. This question provides insight into how the director keeps parents informed and involved.