Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.25
- Local median
- 0.92
The Wesley Chapel Montessori School
5401 Post Oak Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- License:
- C06PA0420
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- November 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 28, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for The Wesley Chapel Montessori School from October 25, 2024 through March 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of April 9, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33544
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.69
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025July 8, 2025October 1, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025July 8, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025July 8, 2025Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025March 9, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025March 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- 01 During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on all playground in the fall zone areas the black ground covers are showing and are shredding. On the middle playground there is a brick missing by the rain gutter which is causing a drop, there is a wooden board by the back fence that is broken and has a sharp edge. On the big playground (the one on the right) there is a board up by the building that has a bracket and screw sticking out from it (The provider removed the bracket and screw). The director was given until April 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Sectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the mats between PP1 and PP2 classrooms are ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until April 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens . Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zones] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on three playgrounds the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. The mulch is measuring from 1 inch to 4 1/2 inches in depth. The director was given until April 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the medication forms for diaper ointment cream did not state how much to apply on the child and when to apply. It did not state what to look for. The director was given until April 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. Medication. Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-22
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 13 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 13 of the 13 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. The director was given until November 1, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 13 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 13 of the 13 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until November 1, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning solution was stored in unlocked closet. The director brought this standard back into compliance by locking the closet door. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B . All potentially harmful items , including cleaning supplies , flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the gate in the back right corner of the big playground had a gap of 4 inches. The director was given until August 8, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to pre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 2 personnel did not finish their 40-hour training. The director was given until August 8, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Spe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until August 8, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 63 children enrolled, 12 of which had been newly enrolled since the last inspection. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the newly enrolled childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until August 8, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 1/2 year old classroom paint is peeling on the wall that is by the kitchen door. The director was given until April 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms 118 and 110 classrooms. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in room 118 the following items(Adult scissors, stapler, stapler remover, tape dispensers, hole punisher, diaper ointment and bleach water) were in an unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing area. In Rm 110 and 118 the licensing specialist observed the closets were unlocked with the teachers purses inside. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items from the drawer and the closets and put the items out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/W ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- 24-09: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink in the kitchen did not have hot water. The director was given until April 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7 . A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until April 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was medication expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on March 20234. The director discard the expired medication. This is being marked completed at time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring medication forms are fully completed and updated for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that some medication authorization forms were missing necessary details regarding dosage and symptoms. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures all required documentation is accurate and on file.
- Context
- Correction due date is 4/9/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all outdoor play areas are consistently checked and maintained to prevent any gaps in fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 identified a gap in the playground fencing. Asking this helps parents understand the current maintenance routine for keeping outdoor play areas secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where hazardous materials were found in unlocked areas. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for securing these items throughout the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several recent inspections indicate that some staff members had not completed required training courses by the expected deadlines. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains staff compliance with training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily health and safety checks for the facility to ensure all areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is essential for a secure environment. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for identifying and addressing repairs to keep the space well-maintained for children.