Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.15
- Local median
- 0.19
First Coast Montessori
96537 Parliament Dr, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- License:
- C04NA0072
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat: 7:00AM to 9:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- October 8, 2026
Typical cost: $979 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$979/mo
Median daily rate: $45.20 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Nassau 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for First Coast Montessori from January 4, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 1, 2023 and involved health or food records, with a due date of October 13, 2023.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Nine later inspections, from September 8, 2023 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32034
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.18
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
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Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed all ( 33 ) children files for all children enrolled. Children listed on supplemental had expired DH680 Florida Immunization on file. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Sp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [ a 2 year old child was able to walk out of the playground area exiting through a fence making his way to the parking lot of the facility.], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- A 2 year old A.M. was able to leave the playground area exiting through an open fence making his way to the parking lot of the facility. The imminent threat was the fact that parents were picking up their children in the parking lot exposing the child to moving vehicles. This was corrected at the time of the incident Child A.M. was brought back to the facility by a parent that was picking up her child. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific gr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
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
Can you describe the current procedures for monitoring the outdoor play area to ensure children remain within the designated space?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a situation where a child was able to leave the playground area. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center keeps children secure during outdoor activities.
- Context
- The incident was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating children's health records, such as immunization forms, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that some children's immunization files were expired. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative documentation to keep records up to date.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about the center's approach to updates helps families understand how they will be kept informed.
General question
What training or background requirements do you have for staff members who are responsible for supervising children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding staff qualifications and training gives parents insight into the level of care and attention their children will receive. This helps families feel confident in the team responsible for their child's environment.
General question
Could you explain how you manage the transition process when a child first joins your program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A smooth transition is important for a child's comfort and adjustment to a new setting. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center supports children during their first few days.