Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.08
- Local median
- 0.43
Children's House of Montessori, LLC
6300 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463
- License:
- C15PB0094
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 23
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Children's House of Montessori, LLC from April 3, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of November 7, 2025.
Three later inspections, from November 5, 2025 through June 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
25 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33463
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.45
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.
September 13, 2024October 21, 2025Inspection 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [4/5 years old classroom.] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Room capacity not posted in classroom. Completed at time of inspections.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 04-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There was no written verification on file that staff had received a copy of the facility's disciplinary policy.
- Report comments
- No written documentation on file staff received copy of the facility's disciplinary policy.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 09-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the programs expulsion policy. (Section 9, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No written notification of the programs expulsion policy.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 09-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [Bathroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Brownish circular stains and openings.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed opening and brownish circular stains on ceiling panels/ tiles in the bathrooms located in the designated childcare room.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Potable water was not available to [water dispenser in the classroom]. (Section 12.1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Water dispenser in classroom, no water available. Pitcher of water stored on top of the water dispenser. Working water fountain or water dispenser is required. Director identified 2 water fountain in the cafeteria, which is not part of the licensed child care space. Facility is licensed for 23 students, a minimum of 1 water fountain/dispenser is required.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
- Official code
- 17-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following area(s) of the facility was/were not clean: [bathroom- built up dust on the ceiling vents.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Built up dust observed on the ceiling vents in the bathrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 18-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [ Lighting meaures at 37 candle foot, table/ desks near door that sits 4 students] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Lighting must be maintained at a minimum of 50 candle foot of lighting on work surfaces. Measured at 37 candle foot of lighting.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24)
- Official code
- 22-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [5 cement blocks lined up against the lower section of the fence, located on the designated outdoors play area. ] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 5 cement blocks located on the designated outdoors playground area. At time of inspections, the cement blocks were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [lower section of fence , sharp edges exposed.]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Sharp edges exposed, lower section of the fence.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [fire inspection date observed 8/16/2024 ]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Annual fire inspection report is required, last recorded date 8/16/2024 Fire drill observed by the department representative on 10/21/2025, 21 children participated and 3 staff and 2 minutes to clear. Standards: 28- 9 Please be advised: Director state, she was informed the alarm does not need to be pulled, just line the children up.See Palm Beach County Rules and Regulations. Fire alarm must be activated when practicing fire drills, which will allow children to become familiar with the evacuation process.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [4/5 years old] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Attendance did not give real time. All children marked P or A on the attendance log. Observing previous days, the attendance log does not give real time when children leaves the group.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 34-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- Student not signed out. See supplemental sheet for the names of the individuals. Please be advised, children must be signed out daily.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Inspector notes
- Observed outlet and surge protector outlets not covered in the 3/4 years old classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 36-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord from the [hanging tv cords] was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- Hanging TV cords observed in the 3/4 years old classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 36-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 2 Minimum Age Requirements, Page 13)
- Official code
- 58-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
- Report comments
- Good moral character expired. L.H. completed on 7.16.2024 J.R. completed on 7.25.2024 J..T.R. completed on 7/25/2024
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [Form 5131].
- Report comments
- Form 5131 not in file All childcare personnel. M.P. demographics could not be updated at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 61-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include an application with the name, address and telephone numbers. (Section 19.4, number 1) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff. M.P. . Employment application not in file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 63 - Application (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 63-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. (Section 19.4, number 1) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- All childcare personnel . Not in file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 63 - Application (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 63-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Child abuse and neglect not current. J.R. completed on 8/19/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 68-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 10 hour in service not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268. All childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 69-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have all parents sign a statement that they had received the "Know Your Child Day Care Center" brochure.
- Inspector notes
- Not observed in any children file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 73 - Signed Receipt for CCC Brochure (Article XV.B) (Article XV.B)
- Official code
- 73-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a Form 3040, Student Health Examination, upon admission. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for the name of the individual.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 75 - Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 75-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for the name of the individual.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file upon admission. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for the name of the individual.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [6] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility completed the incident/accident report, however, did not have the parent sign it, and if parent refused, facility did not document the date and time the parent refused to sign the form. Technical Assistance given to the Director to follow the above procedure. Director to submit a Corrective Action Plan to the Department and conduct a training with staff on How to document an incident/accident and submit evidence of all attendees to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file for the following students: Child A expiration date 6/18/24 Child B expiration date 9/7/24 Child C expiration date 7/13/24 Child D expiration date 9/5/24 Child E expiration date 6/15/24
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through the process for signing children in and out of the center each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted an instance where a child was not signed out by an authorized person, so understanding the current sign-out procedure helps ensure consistent accountability.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required background screening documentation for staff is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 identified incomplete background screening records, making it helpful to ask about the current process for maintaining these files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to keep electrical outlets and cords safely secured and out of reach in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 noted concerns regarding accessible electrical cords and uncovered outlets, so asking about current safety practices provides insight into how the center manages these hazards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to communicating policies, such as the expulsion policy, to new families during enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from October 2025 noted that written notification of the program's expulsion policy was not provided, so asking about the current enrollment process helps clarify how families receive this information.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the renewal of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining current student health and immunization documentation has been a repeated topic in inspections from 2024 and 2025, so asking about the tracking system helps clarify how this is managed.
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