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Montessori Children's School Of Key West Inc

1221 Varela St, Key West, FL 33040

License:
C16MO0028
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
216
License expiration:
November 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Monroe 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 inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Montessori Children's School Of Key West Inc from March 16, 2023 through June 19, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 17, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of November 17, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Four later inspections, from November 21, 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
20

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33040

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.65

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
5%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.81

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed no documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility f ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed expired immunization for child listed on supplemental. T.A. 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 most current edit ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed two 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, please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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. All 10 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 10 were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director, none removed.
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official 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
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via Phone conversation with provider and email follow up on 6/2/2025. Per provider more time is needed to complete requirements. This is the second violation of this standard which will result in a $50 fine, a third violation of this standard within a 2 year period will result in a fine in the amount of $60 per day. A copy of the re-inspection emailed to provider requesting review, signature and return to counselor for their licensing file.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
View official 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
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. T.A. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF- FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 3, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed Children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment and one with no expiration date, and one that had already expired. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B T.A. 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 th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed Children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment T.A. 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 65-C22.001(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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 25, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no record for september]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing specialist observed no distracted adult were signed for the month of September. T.A. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 5 Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guard ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 25, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
View official report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed Fire extinguisher with expired Tag. T.A. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Last fire drill was conducted on 6/27/2024, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 6/27/2024, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [insert date], and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority remains to be completed., One emergency LOCKDOWN drill remains to be completed., and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill remains to be completed. Fire inspection 9/1/2023 Fire extinguisher 6/2023
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed expired immunization forms for children listed in supplemental. T.A. 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 most current ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Inspector notes
FSC observed Childcare personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Please see supplemental for more details. Extended deadline given due to testing availability and holidays. T.A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in e ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 29, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed expired Background screening that was expired, please see supplemental for more details. 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. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the ch ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Inspector notes
FSC observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-MYogroPE - Background Screening Clearinghouse: Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wZtyGs20Zj8 - Add or Edit Empl ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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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
Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. Extended deadline given due to testing availability. T.A. 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 require ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 22, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
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
FSC observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. 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 ca ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 18, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01

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 explain the process you use to track and update children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining current immunization documentation has been a recurring topic in recent inspection reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these important health records to keep them up to date.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 06/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all staff members have their required in-service training hours documented and filed correctly each year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that documentation for in-service training was missing for some personnel. Asking about this process helps clarify how the facility tracks staff development and training compliance.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 06/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that the director's credential remains active and that all administrative requirements for leadership are met?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining an active director credential was identified as an area needing attention in past reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current administrative oversight practices.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 06/19/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain personnel records to ensure that all required forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are signed and updated annually?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that recordkeeping for personnel files has been noted in multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand the administrative routines in place to keep staff documentation current.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to communicating with families about safety policies and ensuring that all required parent-notification forms are signed and filed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a facility manages parent communication and mandatory documentation helps families feel confident that the center is organized and attentive to regulatory requirements.