Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.1
Village Montessori Day School
1414 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145
- License:
- C11MD2487
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 82
- License expiration:
- September 21, 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 inspectionFebruary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Village Montessori Day School from January 17, 2023 through February 27, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 20, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of February 20, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33145
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 19, 2024March 24, 2025January 20, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023September 19, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist was reviewed and one child has an expired immunization. Technical assistance was provided that 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed files of two staff that were in classrooms with no supervision and they had no Clearinghouse background screening documentation and information was not in background screening portal. Additionally one staff that was called to substitute did not have background screening or documentation and information was not in the background screening portal. Technical assistance was provided that 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 hir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed attendance lists for children. Attendance for one two-years old classroom was not updated at all. And not all children in 3-years and 4-years old classroom were marked present as well. Attendance is taken through an electronic device. Technical assistance was provided that 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. 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 gro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Correction / follow-up note
- (C.C.F HANDBOOK SECTION 5.2 D )The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicant's job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A // Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 programs granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Correction / follow-up note
- ( C.C.F HANDBOOK SECTION 5.2 D )The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicant's job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- 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 exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 Childcare 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, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- 0-12 Months (3:13) • 1 Year (1:10) • 18 month - 3 Years (1:16) • 3 - 6 Years (1:13) • 3 - 5 Years (2:18) • FSC observed: -The infant classroom out of ratio. 3 Teacher with 13 children. The infant classroom was brought back into compliance when the teacher returned to the classroom. - The one-year-old classroom out of ratio. 1 teacher with 10 children. The one-year-old classroom was brought back into compliance when the teacher returned to the classroom. - The 18 month - 3 years old classroom out of radio. 1 teacher with 16 children. The 18 month - 3 years old classroom was brought back into compliance when the teacher returned to the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately tracked for every child in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 show that some classrooms did not have complete or accurate arrival and departure time logs. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures that every child is accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and verified before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024, 2025, and 2026 indicate multiple instances where background screening documentation was missing or incomplete for personnel. This question allows the director to explain the current internal review process for staff files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when teachers are out of the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2023 identified instances where classrooms were temporarily out of ratio. This question helps parents understand the center's current staffing practices and how they maintain appropriate supervision levels.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track upcoming fire inspection requirements to ensure all documentation is current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2024 show that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection on file at the time of those visits. This question helps parents understand how the center stays on top of required safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that immunization records for all children are up to date and that expired forms are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2026 noted that a child's immunization record on file had expired. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages health record maintenance for all enrolled children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 27, 2026.
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