Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4
- Local median
- 0.6
American Montessori Preparatory School LLC
15102 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
- License:
- C13HI0697
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
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.
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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 inspectionOctober 14, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for American Montessori Preparatory School LLC from August 25, 2023 through October 14, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 7, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of September 8, 2025.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33647
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.48
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023August 7, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 7, 2024August 7, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the fan vents in both bathrooms the have dust build up on them. This was corrected at the time of the Inspection as the director cleaned both of the bathroom fan vents. Per the DCF Handbook A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the playground to have overgrown sweet potatoes and squash plants growing in the mulch and blocking the sidewalks on the playground. Per DCF Handbook The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the black fence surrounding the playground has a gap on the side panel that is more than 4 inches. Per the DCF Handbook The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 7 rest mats with rips in the mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the director replaced the rest mats with 7 new mats. Per the DCF Handbook Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the green slide, green swing, tire swing, and the climbing net and ladder] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the green slide, green swing, tire swing, and the climbing net and ladder had less than 1 inch of mulch under all these areas. Per the DCF Handbook Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff member started in the Introductory on 6/5/23 and has not completed the 40 hour Introductory training. Per the DCF Handbook 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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. A. P ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the Inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 staff file in that the 1 staff has not completed the 5 hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of their employment date in the child care industry. Per the DCF Handbook Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 3 staff files missing the required fire extinguisher training. Per the DCF Handbook All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored that 3 staff have not completed the required exposure plan training for the facility. Per the DCF Handbook There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [authorization forms to dispense 2 medications for 2 different children at the facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have authorization forms to dispense 2 medications for 2 different children at the facility. This was corrected at the time as the director discarded one of the medications and the parent signed a form for the other medication. Per the DCF Handbook The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program perso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
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
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 5 children's files with expired Immunization records. Per the DCF Handbook 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 65C- 22.001(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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 child's file that did not have a student health exam. Per the DCF Handbook 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 remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 staff files with expired abuse and neglect reporting forms. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the Director had all 4 staff signed new forms dated 8/7/2025. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- 2 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Report comments
- The facility, based on the number of employees required 3 child care personnel with CPR. During this inspection, the facility provided current CPR certification for 2 employees. 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for li ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 8 shot records expired. Technical assistance Per DCF CCF Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C- 22.001(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 the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
Can you tell me about the current process for maintaining the outdoor play area and ensuring the fencing is secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted a gap in the playground fencing. Asking about current maintenance practices helps explain how the facility ensures the outdoor area remains secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all medication authorization forms are complete and current before any medicine is administered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified an instance where medication authorization forms were missing. This question helps clarify the current administrative process for handling child medications.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health records and immunization forms to ensure they stay up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show repeated findings regarding expired immunization records and missing health exams. This question helps parents understand the current system for keeping these important documents current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate repeated findings related to staff training requirements. This question helps parents learn how the facility tracks staff professional development and compliance.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility shares information helps parents feel more connected and informed about their child's daily experience and the center's operational standards.