Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0.45
Palm Harbor Montessori Academy
2355 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- License:
- C06PI0183
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 192
- License expiration:
- November 17, 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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Palm Harbor Montessori Academy from February 22, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of September 23, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from September 18, 2025 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34683
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 27, 2024August 30, 2024February 28, 2025Medication
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024August 30, 2024September 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription/non-prescription medication [perscription medication for seizures] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit proof of obtaining the original container and doctor's orders for administering medication.
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Report comments
- A staff member was accused by two witnesses of disciplining a child in an inappropriate manner by poking the child in the side. The staff member denies intentionally poking the child but stated they may have accidentally done so while shaking their finger at the child. This allegation is substantiated and resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
- Inspector notes
- The incident was not shared with the parent on the day the incident occurred. The Assistant Director stated that she was told not to share it until after the investigation had been completed. TA was given that the regulation states that a parent needs to receive and sign the report on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's] group of children as evidenced by [a child was left on the playground.].
- Report comments
- A child was left on the playground for under one minute while a teacher went inside to assist a parent. The teacher brought one child inside with her, but thought the other child had been picked up, so he was left outside. He was found by his mother when she arrived to pick him up. The teacher is no longer working at the center. The allegation of supervision is substantiated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [3] children located[2's group. ].
- Report comments
- A staff member went inside without her attendance sheet and left a child outside. This allegation is substantiated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [during a fire drill ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- During a fire drill multiple staff did not properly verify attendance. The Director spoke to the staff immediately and has also planned to do a re-training on the importance of following attendance procedures during emergencies. This re-training will occur in person, for all staff, on 9-5-24. Please submit a plan for the staff to follow that will ensure they verify attendance during all transitions. This violation will result in administrative action.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two children had medication forms that did not have documentation of education. This was corrected at the visit and TA was given regarding filling out the form and keeping a copy in the personnel files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-20
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A child was given the wrong medication in that [a eye drop was administered to the wrong child].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The center reported that a eye drop was administered to the wrong child. The director submitted a corrective action plan that envoles: Retraining staff on proper medication procedures and documentation Complete a name to face to properly identify the child Check name to ensure proper identification Proper documentation after medication is administered This brings this area into compliance
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-23
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [staff failed to mark the transition when the group moved from the playground to the classroom. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff failed to mark the transition from the play ground area to the classroom as evidenced by no entry on the attendance roster. The teacher corrected her attendance roster during the classroom check. Please have staff review the regulation as it pertains to transitions and attendance and send a plan on how staff will maintain compliance. Submit plan by due date This violation will result in administrative action
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed items on top of a stack of uncovered cots , children's bedding and other items should not be mixed or placed on uncovered cots. Please review the regulation with staff and submit a plan to maintain compliance. Submit plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [in two classrooms].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed in two classrooms unmarked or missing dirty toy bins used to collect used toys for cleaning and sanitizing. Please ensure that toys are collected and placed in a dirty toy bin until cleaned. Please ensure that ones rooms have a marked bin and submit a plan on how compliance will be maintained. Submit plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H.
- Official code
- 54-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed that the indoor /outdoor area was not inspected for safety on 1/27/2024, the children were using the space during the inspection. Please submit a plan that ensures all indoor and outdoor areas are scanned for safety and documented that the check was completed. Submit plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed in a unlocked cabinet directly over a toilet in the children's restroom a bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol used in first aid. The item has a label to keep out of reach of children. Please ensure that any item that is labeled to keep out of the reach of children is stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children in care. Please submit a detailed plan that ensures compliance. Submit plan by due date This violation will result in administrative action
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled items were not disposed of in a plastic-lined securely covered container.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed in an unlined diaper pail soiled tissue paper . The pail was removed during the inspection to be cleaned. Please ensure that diapering pails are checked and lined before the space is used by children. Submit a plan that ensures compliance by due date
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
- Official code
- 72-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [in the 3-6 group of children].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Attendance was not recorded accurately in the 3-6 group of children. Please ensure that attendance is adjusted when children arrive or leave the group. Please submit a plan that details how staff will maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in three classrooms].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed three classroom rosters with missing transitions marked. Please ensure that transitions are marked immediately when a group move from one location to another. Submit a plan on how the center will maintain compliance by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the childrens center was observed to not be in good repair [Cracked toilet tank covers].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please replace the two cracked toilet tank lids and send documentation of repair by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the 2's/3's group of children a missing plug cover. The cover was replaced during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed toxins accessible in the following areas- Playground, 1's room and 2/3's room. Please ensure that all items that have a warning label to keep out of reach are stored in a location inaccessible to children in care. Submit plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations at times, were not posted in food preparation diapering and toileting areas.
- Report comments
- Multiple classroom restrooms were missing handwashing directions P1, P2,P3 and P4. Please place handwashing directions over all sinks use for handwashing by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
- Official code
- 65-07
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that all medications brought to the center are properly labeled and stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show that medication was not in its original container. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures all medical items are correctly identified and handled for every child.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 12, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that children are always accounted for during transitions between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate multiple instances where attendance verification during transitions was not fully documented. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures in place to keep track of children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support your staff in following your center's disciplinary policies when managing challenging behaviors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a concern regarding disciplinary practices. Asking about staff training and policy enforcement helps parents understand how the center maintains a supportive environment for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that parents are notified immediately if an accident or incident involving their child occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2025 show an instance where an incident report was not shared with a parent on the day of the event. This question helps clarify how the center ensures timely communication with families regarding their child's care.
Related violations
General question
How do you approach staff training to ensure that supervision remains consistent and attentive throughout the entire day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center prioritizes active supervision helps parents feel confident about the daily care and safety of their children. This question provides insight into the center's culture and commitment to attentive monitoring.