Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 0.31
Montessori Academy At St John's
4760 Pine Tree Dr, Miami, FL 33140
- License:
- C11MD0867
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 112
- License expiration:
- November 25, 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
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Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Montessori Academy At St John's from March 16, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2023 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of August 7, 2023.
10 later inspections, from August 31, 2023 through June 12, 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
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 2 local median in 33140
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.27
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.
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Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe the provider's operating license in a conspicuous location within the facility. Technical assistance per s.402.3125(1)(a), Florida Statutes, "Upon receipt of a license issued under s. 402.308 or s. 402.309, the child care facility shall display such license in a conspicuous place within the facility."
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe a written plan of scheduled activities in a conspicuous place accessible to custodial parents or legal guardians. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 2.6, "Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth."
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of approval from the local governing body to verify compliance for structural modifications made to an existing facility or new building. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing authority has not been made aware of construction, extent of construction, or approval from local governing body to verify compliance for structural modifications made to the existing facility. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.1, F, "Design and construction of a new child care facility or modifications to an existing facility must meet the requirements of the applicable local governing body. The facility must provide current written approval from the local governing body to verify compliance with building requirements, which include construction of a new building; renovation of an older building; or after a natural disaster to properly evaluate and where nece ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-17
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed the cabinet under the sink in room 5 unlocked with cleaning products accessible to children. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.2, B, "All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." Montessori Academy At St John's C11MD0867 4760 Pine Tree Dr Miami FL 33140 Routine 07/07/2023 Page 2 of 8
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe the licensed capacity posted for room 5 Licensed capacity: 26 Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.4.1,A "The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room."
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- The written record of fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available for review at time of inspection. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.8.5,D, "Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection. Documentation produced after the inspection will not be used to meet the licensing standard or corrective action requirements."
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed an inflatable pool where water collects that had been utilized by children in care. Provider resolved by removing pool from facility. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.12, H, "Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a first aid kit accessible to child care personnel on the premises at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, A
- Report comments
- Per personnel on site, first aid kit is locked in an adjacent room and inaccessible for personnel use while children are in care. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 6.2, A, "At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. If the first aid kit is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or first aid supplies. First aid kits or supplies must be restocked after each use."
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Report comments
- Enrollment files were unavailable for review at the time of inspection Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.3, A, "Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority."
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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
- Report comments
- Personnel records or copies of records were unavailable for review at time of inspection. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority"
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted an instance where cleaning products were accessible in a classroom. Asking about current storage procedures helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
- Context
- This was noted during a 2023 inspection, and multiple clean inspections have occurred since then.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all necessary documentation for facility modifications or structural changes is kept up to date and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 indicated that documentation regarding structural modifications was not available at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its regulatory compliance and recordkeeping.
- Context
- This was noted during a 2023 inspection, and multiple clean inspections have occurred since then.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how your team maintains and tracks emergency preparedness drills to ensure they are always documented and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show that written records for emergency drills were not available during a visit. Asking about this process provides insight into how the facility tracks its safety requirements.
- Context
- This was noted during a 2023 inspection, and multiple clean inspections have occurred since then.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that first aid kits are always accessible to staff while remaining safely out of reach of the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 mentioned a finding regarding the accessibility of first aid supplies. This question helps parents understand the current practices for keeping essential safety equipment available for staff.
- Context
- This was noted during a 2023 inspection, and multiple clean inspections have occurred since then.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for reviewing and updating your daily activity schedules to ensure they are always clearly posted for parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about daily routines helps parents feel connected to their child's learning experience. Understanding how the facility communicates these plans ensures families know what to expect throughout the day.