Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.42
- Local median
- 0.73
De La Fontaine Trilingual Montessori School Seminole
8351 Bayou Boardwalk, Seminole, FL 33777
- License:
- C06PI0524
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 67
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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.
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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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for De La Fontaine Trilingual Montessori School Seminole from June 26, 2024 through June 2, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved background screening.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33777
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 21, 2025June 4, 2025October 20, 2025February 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 24, 2024February 21, 2025October 20, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2025February 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [4] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- There were 4 staff members with expired Acknowledgement forms. All staff signed new Acknowledgement forms today.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens centers outdoor play area contained littler nails glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health safety or well- being of the children.
- Report comments
- The door from the 4s & 5s classroom need to be repaired or replaced. The bottom portion drags along the concrete and has separated and flaps. The door does not open freely.Best practice is to document items on the daily indoor/outdoor checklist so they can be reviewed and repaired/replaced as needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [There was no labeled dirty toy bin in the 1's classroom. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff member retrieved a bin from the storage room and label it for use during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H.
- Official code
- 54-02
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.
- Report comments
- For the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary - Find an online certified translation company and ask for translation of the document and verify what it is equal to in the US.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The form was completed at the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated forms for the children noted on the Children's Record Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
- Report comments
- A vinyl floor mat in the ones class had several rips and was removed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
- Official code
- 72-03
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a current fire inspection. The fire inspection was completed 5/22/25 but there were some deficiencies, so it was not approved.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health safety or well-being of a child in care.
- Report comments
- There are 5 cribs that are chipped and need to be replaced or re-painted with child safe paint.
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
- Report comments
- The ripped diaper pad was sealed with tape during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
- Official code
- 72-03
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- The staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary sheet needs to complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
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 completed on 2/19/25 or 2/20/25].
- Correction / follow-up note
- I received an approved plan that the closing log will be moved near the front door for better accessibility. This brings this area into compliance.
- 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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [There were no transitions written in the ones classroom for today].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director documented that she reviewed requirements for transitions with staff. This brings this area into compliance.
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
- Report comments
- An unapproved food inspection was issued 1/7/25.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
- Official code
- 56-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three diaper pads that were observed not impermeable were taped and one was replaced. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E.
- Official code
- 72-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Report comments
- Diplomas must be translated and contain information as to what the diploma is equivalent to for the staff members noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Report comments
- The staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary must complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
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 process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that several staff members had expired acknowledgement forms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these administrative requirements to ensure all personnel records remain current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to regularly inspect and maintain the safety of cribs and other napping equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 identified concerns regarding the condition of some cribs. This question allows you to learn about the center's routine maintenance schedule for nursery furniture.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team conduct routine safety checks of the outdoor play areas to identify and address potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where outdoor play areas or facility safety documentation required attention. Asking about the daily or weekly safety check process helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors the environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to maintaining sanitary surfaces in the diapering area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several findings related to sanitation and diapering surfaces over the past few years. This question helps you understand the current cleaning protocols and how the staff ensures equipment remains in good, sanitary condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center support new staff in completing their required training and certification requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where personnel records were missing documentation regarding training or credentials. Asking about the onboarding and training process provides insight into how the center ensures all staff meet professional requirements.
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