Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.23
The Montessori Garden
8250 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155
- License:
- C11MD2087
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 51
- License expiration:
- November 16, 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 inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Montessori Garden from March 14, 2023 through July 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 28, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 26, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from May 6, 2024 through July 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33155
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.63
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024March 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[The fire drills log was never received.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Attempts were made via emails requesting copy of the fire drills log but never received.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[fire drills]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed facility not having conducted their fire drills since October 2023. TA 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: 1. One fire drill using an a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. 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 rem ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining and documenting fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 show that documentation for fire drills was incomplete at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures these safety records are kept up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in July 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all student health records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that some student health examination forms were missing from files. This question helps parents understand the current system for managing required health documentation.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in July 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to prepare for and practice emergency evacuations with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and drill documentation were topics of discussion in multiple reports from early 2024. Learning about your current practice provides insight into how the center prioritizes these safety routines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in July 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any updates to your emergency or safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding safety protocols helps families feel informed and confident about the care environment. Understanding how the center shares this information is a helpful part of the enrollment process.
General question
What is your process for tracking and notifying parents when a child's health forms or immunizations are nearing expiration?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive management of health records ensures that all children remain in compliance with state requirements. Knowing how the facility handles these renewals helps parents understand the administrative support provided.