Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.41
- Local median
- 0.23
La Prima Casa Montessori
1770 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129
- License:
- C11MD1243
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- November 7, 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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for La Prima Casa Montessori from March 9, 2023 through July 1, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of December 5, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from February 27, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33129
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.4
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.
October 29, 2024March 7, 2025November 6, 2025Inspection 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
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 months of July - October]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- [CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A -C] 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. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. 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 childcare personnel in attend ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [JANUARY - FEBUARY 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- [CCF HANDBOOK 3.8.4(A) ] 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 childcare 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: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- [ CCF Handbook, Section 5.2] The five-year re-screen is required for all childcare personnel. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[MARCH - SEPTEMBER]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- TA provided to staff to make sure all applicable standards are meet for the upcoming school year. [CCF HANDBOOK SECTION 3.8.4 A-C] 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. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. 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 wr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 1 staff person to have expired Background Screening. Per DCF Handbook, "A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file."
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a staff person to not have completed trainings. Per DCF Handbook, "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."
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 staff with expired Background Screening. Per DCF Handbook, "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."
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 the current process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances where background screening documentation was missing or expired for personnel. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all staff remain in compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that monthly fire drills are consistently conducted and documented for all children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and fire drill documentation have been identified as areas for improvement across multiple reports. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility maintains these safety routines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 07/01/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to verify that all new staff members have completed their required training hours before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted a finding regarding staff training requirements. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff credentials and professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the daily schedule and any changes to classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the facility.
General question
Can you describe the process for how staff members are supervised and supported throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff supervision practices provides insight into how the center maintains a supportive environment for both teachers and children. This helps parents understand the level of oversight provided by the leadership team.