Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.17
Guardian Montessori Academy
145 Doctors Village Dr, Saint Johns, FL 32259
- License:
- C07SJ0148
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 218
- License expiration:
- February 4, 2027
Typical cost: $1,430 - $1,452 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,430 - $1,452/mo
Median daily rate: $66.00 - $67.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns 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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Guardian Montessori Academy from January 12, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 23, 2025 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 20, 2026 through May 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32259
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023May 15, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 13, 2025December 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old] group was inadequate in that [11 children were taken out to playground and only 10 children came back in. 1 child was left on playgound unsupervised. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Report comments
- On 12/22/25, former staff member took 11 two-year-olds out to the playground. When it was time to go in, only 10 children made it back to classroom. 1 child was left outside on playground for 28 minutes. Former staff member did not realize child was missing. Child was unattended from 2:52pm until 3:20pm when Mother found her child standing at playground door. This former staff member was trained on tracking children and name to face attendance which she failed to do. This staff member was terminated form her position with facility on 12/22/25. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 to 5 year olds ] group was inadequate in that [A staff member had her back to children and on her cell phone watching a video. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 3/10/25, a staff member had her back to children and watching a video on her cell phone. She then went to sit on rug on other side of room not observing or knowing what the children were doing to each other in another area of room. This staff member was terminated from employment at facility on 3/11/25. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Report comments
- During complaint investigation it was discovered that a new staff member who started employment on 3/10/25 had not completed required background screening. Background screening completed and eligible on 3/19/25. Clearinghouse roster update by Director 3/20/25. 5 Background Screening page 51 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. Level 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- 2 current staff did not complete required training within required time frame. One staff member started required training 7/29/22 and the other started training 1/9/23. Neither has completed requirement. Staff stated having issues with tests. Counselor gave Director information to contact Training Unit. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member did not have proof of starting 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment. Industry and employment start date of 4/10/23.. 4 Training page 39 and 40 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Report comments
- 3 staff did not complete required state's fiscal year 10-hour training for 22-23. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious di ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed soap dispensers on wall were rusty and although provider had alternative soap dispensers, children could still use them. Counselor had provider remove the rusty dispensers at time of inspection. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the physical environment document did not have inspection recordings for the months of November and December. Provider did the physical environment inspection in the presence of this counselor at time of inspection and properly documented. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be main ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure children are accounted for during transitions, such as moving between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection report indicate a concern regarding the supervision of a child during a transition to the playground. This question helps parents understand the specific tracking and head-count protocols currently used to maintain direct supervision at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all new staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted a finding regarding documentation for background screening. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative checks used to ensure all personnel are cleared prior to starting their roles.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor staff to ensure they remain engaged and attentive while supervising children in the classroom or on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show multiple findings related to supervision, including staff attentiveness. Asking this helps parents understand how the center supports and oversees staff to ensure consistent, active supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff members stay current with their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 and 2024 inspections show findings regarding the completion of required staff training. This question helps parents learn about the center's current system for tracking and ensuring compliance with training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about the care environment. Understanding how the center shares information supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.