Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.2
ABC Montessori Academy
700 S Orange Ave, Jupiter, FL 33458
- License:
- C15PB0067
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Google reviews
Ratings and reviews are from users of Google Maps, and are not related to DaycareFacts.com inspection report analysis.
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 inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for ABC Montessori Academy from April 18, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 22, 2024 and involved child guidance.
Four later inspections, from April 14, 2025 through March 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33458
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [VPK] group as evidenced by [Video shows the teacher put the child outside from the back door and closed the door. leaving the child outside for a few seconds.]. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Video shows the teacher put the child outside from the back door and closed the door; leaving the child outside for a few seconds, and put her back inside.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The child care staff failed to comply with the facilitys written policy as evidenced by [Video shows, the teacher put the child outside from the back door and closed the door. ]. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Video shows, the teacher aggressively taking the child from the cot and putting the child outside the facility using an exit door located in the classroom. The teacher then closed the door leaving the child alone. Paragraph 3&5 of the Policy Guidance can be read as follows: Discipline in our Montessori environment is not something that is done nor is it a technique for controlling behavior. Our concern is with the development and practice of internal control which will enable a child to choose the correct behavior because it is the right for him or herself and is also right for the community he or her belong to. There will be no use of physical punishment or any acts where th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The child care staff subjected children to discipline that was severe/humiliating/frightening as evidenced by [The video shows: Teacher forcefully grabbed the child off her bedding by her left arm. The child tried to resist, but the teacher escorted her to the back door holding her left hand and then both hands. The child was left outside (alone) for a few seconds and then put back inside. Back in the room, the child was observed showing the teacher her left arm when Marta entered the room and picked her up ]. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child care staff subjected the child to discipline that was severe as evidence by [The video shows: Teacher forcefully grabbed the child off her bed by her left arm. The child tried to resist, but the teacher escorted her to the back door holding her left hand and then both hands. The child was left outside(alone) for a few seconds and then put back inside. Back in the room, the child was observed showing the teacher her left arm when Marta entered the room and picked her up]. It was verified by Marta, the mother, grandmother, and photograph taken by the mother that there was a mark on the childs arm. The incident report describes the mark as a scratch. Violation was corrected onsite:
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [children toy in bathroom of the 2 yrs old classroom].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection observed toy and other items in the 2 Yrs. old bathroom. Staff removed the items and storage them in a storage closet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
- Official code
- 16-04
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 the training and support provided to staff regarding positive child guidance and classroom management techniques?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report noted concerns regarding staff interaction and discipline methods. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center ensures staff follow positive guidance policies.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What processes do you have in place to ensure that children are always under direct supervision by staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a concern regarding the supervision of children. Discussing current supervision practices provides insight into how the center maintains safety and oversight throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully familiar with and consistently following the facility's written policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 mention a concern regarding adherence to internal facility policies. This question helps parents understand how the leadership team monitors and reinforces compliance with established operational standards.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining organized and safe storage areas for toys and classroom materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a minor concern regarding the storage of items in a bathroom area. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's daily routine for maintaining clean and orderly spaces.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. Learning about the center's communication style helps families understand how they will be kept informed about their child's day.