Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.25
Atlantis Montessori Academy, Inc.
4390 Grand Ave, De Leon Springs, FL 32130
- License:
- C07VO0496
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat: 5:00PM to 10:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- August 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia 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 inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Atlantis Montessori Academy, Inc. from March 6, 2023 through July 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 17, 2026.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in Volusia County
Compared to 190 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 13, 2025July 1, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024September 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a section of the fence next to one of the gates was no longer meeting the ground. The fence will need to be repaired so that it is flush with the ground. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24 that: F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 5 employees. All 5 employee records were reviewed. One employee, CL, has lived out of state within the last 5 years and out of state abuse hotline checks were not completed. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently three employees. All three employee records were reviewed. An invalid background screening was used when hiring a new employee. The employee had been out of the childcare industry for over 90 days before returning. A new screening should have been completed prior to hiring the employee. The Director submitted a resubmission during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 53 that: C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individua ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently three employees. All three employee records were reviewed. One employee that had left the facility and when she returned over 90 days later, did not have updated employment history verification on file. The Director will have the employee update their work history for the last five years from the return date to the facility on the application and the Director will need to verify the employment for the last five years. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 51 that: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five year ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a three year old child was left alone on the playground for around two minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 9/2/2025, a three-year-old child was left on the playground for around two minutes at the end of the day. Another parent that was picking up their child, saw the child and brought him back into the facility. The incident took around two minutes as reported by both the Director/Owner and the teacher. The child was unharmed. The Director/Owner updated the emergency plan for the facility and reviewed it and the rules regarding supervision in a facility will all the staff. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 12-13 that: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 3 employees onsite during the inspection. The 2 employees had current CPR certification on record, but the Director was unable to locate a copy of her training during the inspection. The Child Care Facility handbook states on page 41 that: B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
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 all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2026 inspection indicate that required out-of-state abuse registry checks were missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility manages and verifies these important documents for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor the playground area to ensure children are always supervised during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a concern regarding supervision in the outdoor play area. Discussing current supervision practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains consistent oversight of children during transitions and outdoor time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required training and certifications, such as CPR, documented and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2024 noted that certain training documentation was not on file at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and verifies that all staff meet necessary safety training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for maintaining the outdoor play area to ensure the fencing remains secure and at ground level?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2026 identified a need for repairs to the base of the outdoor fence. Asking about the center's maintenance routine provides insight into how the facility keeps the physical environment secure for children.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for transitions between indoor and outdoor activities to ensure every child is accounted for?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the specific procedures for moving children between areas helps parents feel confident about the center's approach to group management and child safety during busy times of the day.