Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.85
- Local median
- 0.8
Montessori By The Sea
1603 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- License:
- C06PI0167
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- December 5, 2026
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Montessori By The Sea from April 10, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in Pinellas County
Compared to 365 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023April 15, 2024October 15, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 15, 2025June 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 18, 2025October 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the closing log has not been completed since the beginning of the summer session].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director will begin using the log today. It was posted and staff were informed of the requirement during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance. *This violation resulted in administrative action. Not Monitored Comments No medications.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [6] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- The forms were signed past the annual date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a completed transcript for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated form. This violation resulted in administrative action.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the log was not signed on 10/14/25].
- Report comments
- An approved plan stating that 2 closing staff will sign the log after verifying all children have left the premises. Not Monitored Comments No current medications.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Report comments
- The fire inspection expired 8/16/25 and an approved fire inspection was not received until 8/19/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain missing proof of education for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing form for the child noted on the Children's Record Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One child had an expired immunization record. Submit a current immunization record to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Report comments
- One staff had an expired health exam.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Report comments
- Two children had expired immunization forms.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
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 the daily closing log is signed and completed every evening?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where the required daily closing log was not consistently signed by staff. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures this accountability measure is followed every day.
- Context
- The center addressed this at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track background screening renewals for your staff to ensure everyone stays current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding expired background screening acknowledgement forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to keep all personnel documentation up to date.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for reviewing and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where student immunization or health records were found to be expired or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support your staff in completing their required training and maintaining their professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been findings related to staff training requirements and proof of education in past reports. Asking about this helps parents learn about the center's commitment to ongoing staff development and compliance.
Related violations
General question
How do you typically communicate with families about upcoming changes to center policies or daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's environment and informed about how the facility operates on a day-to-day basis.