Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.29
Lutz Montessori School LLC
5604 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz, FL 33558
- License:
- C13HI0662
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 116
- License expiration:
- April 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough 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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Lutz Montessori School LLC from April 2, 2024 through April 7, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2025 and involved medication.
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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 33558
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 medications for 2 different children were expired. Medication for child 1 was expired on 11/2024 and medication for child 2 expired on 04/2024. Licensing Specialist took pictures of the medication's tags and the medication authorization forms. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed medication requirements with the provider. Provider contacted parents and removed expired medications from classroom to return them to parents, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 tracking and removing expired medications from the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection show that expired medications were found on-site, though the issue was corrected immediately. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the staff monitors medication dates to ensure they remain current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2025 inspection, and a subsequent 2026 inspection showed no such concerns.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily routine and any specific needs they might have?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between teachers and parents is essential for maintaining accurate information about a child's health and daily requirements.
General question
What training do staff members receive regarding the proper handling and storage of items brought from home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are prepared to manage personal items helps ensure that everything brought into the classroom is handled according to center policy.
General question
Could you describe how you supervise the classroom to ensure all safety protocols are consistently followed throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision practices provides insight into how the center maintains a consistent environment for all children in their care.
General question
How are new staff members oriented to your center's specific policies and procedures before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing how the center prepares its team helps families understand the emphasis placed on operational consistency and staff readiness.