Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.17
Alexander Montessori School
14400 Old Cutler Rd, Palmetto Bay, FL 33158
- License:
- C11MD1215
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 266
- License expiration:
- August 10, 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 inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Alexander Montessori School from March 31, 2023 through March 16, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 1, 2024 and involved administrative posting.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from March 12, 2025 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in Palmetto Bay
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 31, 2024November 1, 2024Inspection 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the license number was not displayed on the corner sign accessible to the street (Old Cutler Road / 144th Street) Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per s.402.318, F.S. Violation was corrected at time of inspection by Ms. I.J. printing temporarily the license number (C11MD1215) and adding it to outside sign, making this standard back into compliance. In the form of efforts to assist licensees, the next violation of above standard within the next two years of last violation can result in disciplinary sanctions being progressively enforced by the Department imposing a fine in accordance to section 402.310 Florida Statues and Rule ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the license number was not displayed at the front entrance, on the corner sign accessible to the street (Old Cutler Road / 144th Street) or in any of the advertisement available throughout the facility. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per s.402.318, F.S. Violation was corrected at time of inspection by Ms. I.J. by printing temporarily the license number (C11MD1215) and adding the sign to all areas as required, making this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed knifes in a cabinet assessable to the children. This standard was completed at time of inspection when personnel took the knifes and put them up in a locked cabinet. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed water bottles in each classroom that did not have both first and last name. Standard was brought back into compliance when the teachers of the classroom used a sharpie to add both first & last name. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [some forms did not include sign off that a child was dropped off at their location.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed some logs missing drop off initials, provider is aware and has made arrangements to correct in the future. T.A. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all childr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed drivers physical expired as of 2/23/2023, please see supplemental for more details. T.A. Child care providers must comply with minimum health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children in their care being transported. For the purposes of this section, transportation pertains to travel by foot or in a vehicle that is owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles used to provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed child care personnel did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Please see supplemental for more details. Please see supplemental for more details. 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 exce ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 describe the current process for ensuring that all potentially hazardous items, such as sharp tools, are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where sharp tools were accessible to children, which was addressed at the time of the inspection. Asking about current storage procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all transportation logs are fully completed and that staff are trained on vehicle safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 indicate that some transportation logs were missing required signatures during an inspection. This question allows the provider to explain their current oversight practices for transportation safety.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training and health certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted a gap in documentation regarding staff training timelines. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel meet professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring that all administrative information and required signage are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the display of license information was identified as a topic in multiple inspections during 2024. Inquiring about current administrative practices helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with posting requirements.
- Context
- The center has had clean inspections since these findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining a supportive and transparent environment for children. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about daily activities.