Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.29
- Local median
- 0.38
Village Montessori School
1273 SW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD3005
- 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 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 83
- License expiration:
- October 13, 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.
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 inspectionFebruary 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Village Montessori School from February 10, 2023 through February 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 11, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 11, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from February 12, 2025 through February 10, 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.51
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023April 2, 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
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 3.8.2.A ) 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. I f 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 April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- CCF Handbook, Section 4.7: Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential is active for five years from the date of issuance. An individual may not be the director of childcare facilities ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Report comments
- [CCF HANDBOOK 5.2] Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. 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 February 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Report comments
- CCF Handbook, Section 4.7: Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of childcare fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff members remain up-to-date with their required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate a finding regarding the completion of required five-year background re-screenings. Asking about the current tracking process helps families understand how the center manages these essential personnel requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection exists.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and track the active credentials for your leadership team to ensure they are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the requirement for an active director credential was noted in more than one report between 2023 and 2024. This question allows the provider to explain the current system for monitoring these professional qualifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection exists.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping annual fire safety inspection documentation organized and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that documented proof of an annual fire inspection was not available at the time. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains these important safety records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection exists.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a smooth transition for children and parents. Understanding the center's approach to updates ensures families feel informed and connected to the daily program.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff members as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff onboarding and support practices provides insight into how the center maintains high-quality care and stability for the children.