Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.82
- Local median
- 0.6
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy
2669 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
- License:
- C06PI0494
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 56
- License expiration:
- February 17, 2027
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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Safety Harbor Montessori Academy from February 7, 2024 through April 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33761
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.63
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 2, 2024December 3, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 2, 2024July 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Report comments
- Two toxic items were accessible in the classroom. This was resolved immediately at the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [5] 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
- Please submit updated immunization records for the children noted.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the childrens center and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Report comments
- The file cabinet was locked with no access to the files. Licensing specialist will do a re-inspection on 7-18-25.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-15
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the childrens center and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Report comments
- There were no files for summer students. The Director will make files for new students moving forward.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 15 - Records Available
- Official code
- 15-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [on the playground].
- Inspector notes
- Staff did not document transitions. Director stated that they typically do it on the app, but will use a paper back up moving forward.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
- Report comments
- The staff had the attendance on the app on their phone, and it was not accurate. Moving forward they will use a paper backup. Not Monitored Comments There are 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
- 17-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A cot or crib was not available for all children to be used when napping or sleeping.
- Inspector notes
- The children were using mats instead of cots. Director stated that they will begin using cots.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-03
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 [multiple] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit current immunization records for the children noted.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [multiple] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit immunization records for the children noted.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
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
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some hazardous materials were found to be accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and staff training regarding classroom safety.
- Context
- The issue was resolved immediately at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for verifying and documenting child attendance, especially during transitions like moving from the classroom to the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted concerns regarding the accuracy of attendance records and documentation during transitions. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures every child is accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required staff background screenings and personnel files are organized and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2025 inspection noted that personnel records were not available for review at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its administrative compliance and staff documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the napping equipment provided for the children and how you ensure it meets the needs of each age group?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 identified a concern regarding the availability of appropriate napping equipment. This question helps parents understand the current sleeping arrangements and equipment standards at the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track required health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated instances where student health or immunization records were found to be expired or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the administrative system used to keep these important health documents up to date.
Related violations