Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 0.31
Montessori Children`s House Of Miami Lakes
6381 Miami Lakeway N, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
- License:
- C11MD0920
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- License expiration:
- December 30, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Montessori Children`s House Of Miami Lakes from February 27, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 22, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five 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
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33014
Compared to 31 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.55
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 30, 2024April 10, 2025December 19, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 19, 2025April 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- During inspection LS noticed that the directors credentials had expired. LS informed the director and let them know they have 6 months to correct the issue. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing employee clearinghouse roster, it was observed that the provider failed to maintain the accuracy of the roster. In that 1 personnel were not listed. Per CCF handbook The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination,
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist arrived at the premises and was unable access doorbell. After several minutes, access was granted by a teacher who opened the gate. Technical Assistance was given to the provider as per CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A ( All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. A child care facility must provide the custodial parent or legal guardian access, in person and by telephone, to the child care facility during the facilitys normal hours of operation or during the time the child is in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation of an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation to show that the Early Literacy Course documentation was uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry for Three (3) Child Care Personnel. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators, Digital thermometer, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the Facility's First Aid Kit was missing items listed above. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( 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.) Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[fire drill during nap time, inclement weather drill]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the provider has not conducted a fire drill during nap time or an inclement weather drill in the year of 2024 A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the month of june]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed, there has not been an fire drill conducted in the month of June. 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 children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: One fire drill using an alternate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed one student immunization was expired. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, the provider has not verified that personnel have been trained in the use of fire extinguisher and or made verification available for review by licensing authority. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.5, "All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training."
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- At the time of reinspection, provider has not made [1] personnel file available for review by licensing authority 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 and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or befor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2023
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
- Inspector notes
- The provider's Clearinghouse Roster is observed to be unmaintained at time of inspection, as per review of the Clearinghouse roster Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 5.1, K "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- The only room used by the preschool did not have a capacity posted. A copy of the measurement was forwarded to the provider and the provider posted the capacity in the room. TA: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- TA: Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. http://www.fireextinguishertraining.com/en/introduction.html •
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- All ( 3 ) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 3 were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the directorRecords 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 and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- Report comments
- Background Screening: Documents 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. The staff listed on the supplemental did not have a copy of her background screening in her file available for licensing staff to review. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection: FSC printed the staff BGC for the provider.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
- Report comments
- TA: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4
- Report comments
- Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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
- Report comments
- FSC
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Inspector notes
- Clearinghouse roster was reviewed by FSC and was observed to not be maintained. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 explain the process for keeping the staff roster updated in the state clearinghouse system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified a need to maintain an accurate employee roster in the state system. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records are current and compliant with state requirements.
- Context
- Correction due date: 6/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members remain current with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 and early 2026 indicate repeated instances where staff training documentation or director credentials were not fully up to date. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that emergency preparedness drills, such as those for inclement weather or nap time, are consistently conducted and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes that there have been multiple instances in recent years where emergency drill records were incomplete. This question allows the center to describe their current schedule and oversight for these safety procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for ensuring that all first aid supplies are fully stocked and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection noted that specific items were missing from the first aid kit. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains essential safety equipment on a regular basis.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage communication with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel informed about their child's daily environment and the center's operational standards. This question helps determine if the center's communication style aligns with family expectations.