Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.33
Growing Minds Montessori School Llc
1450 Citrus Oaks Ave, Gotha, FL 34734
- License:
- C09OR1363
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- July 27, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Growing Minds Montessori School Llc from July 12, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 24, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Orange County
Compared to 616 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [blue and red climbing dome/ slide playset] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- The blue and red climbing dome/ slide playset was not anchored in the ground.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility could not provide a current fire department inspection. Last fire drill completed 3/25/25, 8 staff, 50 children, 1.50 to clear. Fire extinguishers tagged Jun 2024, Aug. 2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [16 ] based on 35 square feet and [21] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 21 children present in a classroom that capacity is 16. Completed at time of inspection as 6 children were taken with a staff into a empty classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring outdoor play equipment remains secure and properly anchored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a climbing dome and slide set was not anchored in the ground. This question helps clarify how the center monitors equipment stability to keep play areas ready for children.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 18, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the scheduling and documentation of annual fire safety inspections to ensure everything stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2025 indicated that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. Asking about this process provides insight into how the school tracks regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the school take to monitor classroom occupancy and ensure that space requirements are consistently met throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2024 show a finding where a classroom exceeded its capacity for usable floor space. This question helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes and transitions to maintain appropriate space for each child.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles communication and transitions helps parents feel confident in the consistency of their child's daily environment.
General question
What is your process for conducting regular safety checks on indoor and outdoor facilities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is a key part of maintaining a supportive environment for children, and knowing the center's approach to these checks provides peace of mind.