Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 0.92
The Bexley Montessori School
17600 Brighton Lake Rd, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
- License:
- C06PA0421
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 145
- 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for The Bexley Montessori School from October 28, 2024 through June 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of July 29, 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
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34638
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 3, 2025March 9, 2026June 29, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 9, 2026June 29, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 3, 2025March 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- 32-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an inflatable pool water side with kiddie pools being stored on the playground. Staff advised that they used the pools and water slide for water day on Fridays (weather permitting). During the inspection, the inflatable pool was removed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the incident/accident report]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Inspector notes
- 39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some of the accident and incident reports were missing information, such as, the time of the incident/accident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [ name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Inspector notes
- 40-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 medication (Mupirocin) that did not have the doctors script that included name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Prescription and non- prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and me ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-05
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 YCP1 classroom there is 2 holes in the wall under the window in the library center. 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 3.1 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 for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [dust build up on the vents], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathrooms in the following classrooms: PP1 and PP2. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on PP1 and PP2 on the jungle gyms there is a green fuzzy substance, there is rust on the metal poles with yellow tape wrapped around the poles and the wooden post that goes around the jungle gym at the bottom it is starting to deteriorate. On the PP2 playground the bottom of the window/mirror on the jungle gym is falling down and exposing a 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 Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, gla ... [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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gyms] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. On PP1 playground you were able to see the ground and on the PP2 playground the mulch is measuring at 2 inches. 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 ... [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 brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the parents complete the form when the parent dropped off their child. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fence in between the Pre-Primary 1 and 2 classrooms had sharp and rusted areas along the fence. The fence closest to the entrance near the street had 3 screw holders (two on the entrance gate, and one on the secondary entrance gate towards the back of the playground) that were rusted and had pieces coming from them. During the inspection, there were pictures taken. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that two of the screw holders were repaired, and one was replaced. The fence where there were sharp and rusted areas was repaired before the second day of the inspection. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the Young Children's 1, Young Children's 2, Pre-Primary 2, and Nido classrooms there were four floor mats that had permeable surfaces that exposed the foam. During the inspection, there were pictures taken. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that the staff replaced the floor mats that exposed the foam. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- Ratio: Nap Time Ratio 2:11 2 Infants and 9(1 year old) 2:16 2/3-year olds 3:16 2/3-year olds 2:20- 3-6 year olds 2:19- 3-6 year olds 4 other personnel During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childcare personnel with 2 infants and 9(1-year-olds). There was one childcare personnel using the restroom, and one was in the kitchen. The director brought this standard back in compliance by having the childcare personnel that was using the restroom and, in the kitchen, come back into the room at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all medication is properly labeled and documented when it arrives at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in June 2026 identified a concern regarding the labeling of prescription medication. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure that all necessary information, such as physician contact and dosage directions, is correctly managed.
- Context
- A correction for this finding is due by 7/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and free of hazards for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple findings related to the maintenance of outdoor play areas and equipment. This question allows the director to explain their current daily inspection and maintenance routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting accidents or incidents to ensure all required details are captured for families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that some incident documentation was missing specific details like the time of occurrence. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures complete and accurate record-keeping for any events involving children.
- Context
- A correction for this finding is due by 7/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle daily facility checks to identify and address maintenance needs, such as wall repairs or ventilation cleaning?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate several instances where facility maintenance, such as wall repairs and vent cleaning, required attention. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to keeping the environment in good repair.
Related violations
General question
What is your policy regarding staff training on health and safety requirements for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained helps parents feel confident in the center's commitment to maintaining a consistent and safe environment. This question provides insight into the professional development and oversight practices at the facility.