Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 0.38
Montessori Children's Academy
9400 SW 16th St, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD0464
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- October 1, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Montessori Children's Academy from January 23, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 5, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.51
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024May 31, 2024September 15, 2025January 14, 2026May 21, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024September 15, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024May 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the facility to be in need of cleaning. Specialist observed a green seat in the three and four class to be stained and unsanitary. There was food on tables not disposed of. Completed at time of inspection. The provider removed the green seats from the classrooms and threw the food in the trash. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the facility is clean and in sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during December 2025, January and April 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Specialist reviewed the fire drill log in which the provider has not conducted fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. The provider did not conduct a fire drill during December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026. The provider will need to conduct fire drills at various dates and times to make up for fire drills missing. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire drill is conducted monthly at various dates and times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the fire inspection to be expired on 10/23/2025. The provider will need to obtain a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire inspection is conducted annually by the local fire authority.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date immunizations records. The provider will need to obtain up-to-date immunization records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have current immunizations records within 30 days of enrollment and continually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have up-to-date physical health records. The provider will need to obtain up-to-date physical health records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have current physical health records within 30 days of enrollment and continually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of AUGUST 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the provider did not complete a fire drill during the month of August 2025. The provider will need to complete a fire drill for the month of August. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire drill is completed monthly at various dates and times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the personnel records were not being maintained and ready for review by licensing specialist. The provider will need to obtain complete personnel records for all personnel. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel records are being maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the background screening clearinghouse roster was not up-to-date. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel are added or removed within 5 days of employment or termination. The provider will need to update the clearinghouse roster to reflect all personnel still employed and personnel who are no longer employed with end dates.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [ONE] child care personnel for [FOUR INFANTS] children is required. A ratio of [ONE] child care personnel for [SIX (6)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed One Director with Six mixed aged children to include One Infant (10 Months). Child Care Program does not provide Infant Care nor is prepared /equipped for infant care. Technical assistance was given to the Director as per F.S. s.402.305(4) that ( The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305 (4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. ) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that various items in the children's bathroom were not in good repair. 1. The children's sink was missing the right panel (end /finished, formica panel) exposing the unfinished rough plywood, chaff wood material, splinters and rough edges accessible to the children in care. 2. Due to the missing Right, side panel of the sink, there is a GAP (separation) of Two (2) inches in approximation consisting of Two (2) broken floor tiles. The tiles contain sharp edges with porcelain splinters and a curved jagged edge against the wall accessible to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( All child ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that in the 3/4 Year Old Classroom there was an electrical outlet without cover accessible to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.) Violation was corrected at time of inspection by Child Care Personnel attending 3/4 Yera Old classroom locating an outlet cover as per Director's instructions and placing it on the e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the fish tank cabinet located in the 3/4 Year old classroom at the entrance of the facility contained harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. These items were on the bottom shelf all piled together on an electrical extension included with a plugged and active Timer for the fish tank. Items in the shelf included AQUA CARE aquarium water treatment chemical solution, magnetic cleaner, Two (2) containers of Tetra Min Tropical Flakes - fish food, chemical measuring strips, fish tank power supply, instruction booklets and other multiple items. Techn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist Observed that the facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. The observation consisted of the gate which enclosed the centrifugal electric water pump was open and without a lock allowing accessibility to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.)
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the base of the fence in the outdoor play area on the right side, street perimeter was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( 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 buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. LS reviewed fire drill log and the recorded fire drills were completed between the dates of January 23/2024 to May 22, 2024. Director stated that she had the prior completed form but she was not able to provide it during the time of the inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for Two (2) Child Care Personnel. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that (Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirem ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [from November to December]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC reviewed fire drill log and the last recorded fire drill was completed October 24, 2023. Director stated that she has conducted fire drills and had them written in a calendar, but she was not able to provide it during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Provider must complete two fire drills in January and two in February to return to compliance. Additional days provided to allow provider to complete drills. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/24/2023. One fire dr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Report comments
- 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neg ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no drill was conducted during May 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed fire drill log and there was no fire or emergency preparedness drill conducted during May 2023. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one staff's file and transcript and staff has not completed 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed F ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 keeping staff background screening records and rosters up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2025 show that the facility did not maintain a current roster for personnel in the clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff documentation remains accurate and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained, especially when managing mixed-age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing practices and how they monitor supervision levels throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show a finding where hazardous items were accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage protocols and safety measures in place for cleaning supplies and other materials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings across several years regarding missing or incomplete fire drill documentation. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and completes these required drills to ensure readiness.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that classrooms and shared spaces are kept clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that sanitation and facility maintenance have been identified as areas needing improvement in past reports. Asking about the current cleaning routine helps parents understand how the facility maintains a tidy and well-kept environment.
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