Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.21
Coconut Grove Montessori School
2850 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
- License:
- C11MD0468
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- License expiration:
- November 15, 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
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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Coconut Grove Montessori School from March 15, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 29, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 16, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from March 13, 2025 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33133
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.18
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the Director to have an expired Director's Credential. Per DCF Handbook, "Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance."
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC has noticed when reviewing the children's records that several of them do not have up-to-date immunization records. TA was given to the provider: (If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a classroom of 17 18mth old children with 2 teachers. When the third teacher came back in the classroom the ration was upheld. 2.3 Ratios 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. Non compliance was completed at time of inspection. 18mth old- 2year old classoom 2 teachers- 17 children. 1(6) 3-6 year old classroom 2 teachers- 25 children. 1 (15) 2 teachers- 21 children. 1(15) 2 teachers-25 children. 1 (15) 2 teachers- 17 children. 1(15) 2 teachers- 20 children, 1 (15)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
How does the school ensure that classroom staffing levels consistently meet state requirements throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted an instance where the number of staff present was lower than the required ratio for the number of children in the room. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision and staffing transitions.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all administrative credentials for the leadership team remain active and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 indicated that the director's credential was expired at that time. This question allows the provider to explain how they track and maintain these professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your process for verifying that all children's health and immunization records are complete upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding related to missing or incomplete immunization documentation for some children. Discussing this process helps parents understand how the center ensures compliance with health record requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is a change in the daily routine or a staffing adjustment in a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding classroom changes helps parents feel informed and connected to their child's daily environment. Understanding the center's notification policy provides insight into their partnership with families.
General question
What opportunities do parents have to provide feedback or discuss their child's development with the teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular feedback loops between teachers and parents are essential for supporting a child's growth and ensuring consistent care. Knowing how the center facilitates these conversations helps parents evaluate the quality of the home-school connection.