Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.7
Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc
104960 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
- License:
- C16MO0051
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri-Sat: 6:30AM to 10:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc from April 11, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33037
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 12, 2024April 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 11, 2023January 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed playhouse equipment at the end of the playground frame base is broken exposing broken plastic pieces that posed a low potential for harm to children. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed Areas of the facility needed new paint, tiles in shower and base of the front door, sink clog does not lift in back room and locks on cabinets. T.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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Fixed at the time of inspection when file was brought over from the other center. T.A. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. Licensing specialist suggested keeping a copy at each center of the files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Last fire drill was conducted ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed 2 staff with CPR/First aid training when a minimum of 3 is required. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 0-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed 2 staff with CPR/First aid training when a minimum of 3 is required. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 0-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and other playground equiment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed Mulch did not meet the 6-inch depth requirement. Extended deadline given due to availability and location in the keys. T.A. 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. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Report comments
- The facility was required to have at least 2 credentialed child care personnel and had 1 credentialed child care personnel. T.A. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC Observed 1 staff with staff credentials when 2 are needed. Provider has made arrangements to come into compliance. T.A. Pursuant to Section 402.305(3), F.S. a licensed child care facility must have a minimum of one credentialed child care personnel for every 20 children. A. A credentialed child care personnel is defined as a child care professional who has been issued a Staff Credential Verification documented on the individuals Training Transcript. Florida law requires that VPK instructional personnel possess an appropriate credential. If the Department identifies that a designated VPK teacher does not have an active credential, the Department will notify the local Early ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [40] based on 35 square feet and [6 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 5.] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed the facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of 40 based on 35 square feet and 6 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 5. FSC advised provider of capacity standards and where her capacity stands for each room to make changes as necessary to meet those standards and her needs. T.A. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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
How does your team ensure that the required number of staff with current first aid and CPR certifications are always present while children are in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from August 2024 noted that the required number of staff with current first aid and CPR training was not met at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily process for inspecting the playground to ensure all equipment is in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show that the condition of outdoor play areas and equipment has been a recurring topic of review.
- Context
- A later inspection in May 2026 indicates the facility was found to be in compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and maintaining staff credentials to ensure the facility always meets the required staffing ratios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from late 2023 and early 2024 indicate that the facility was previously noted for not having the required number of credentialed staff on site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your facility's maintenance schedule to ensure all indoor areas remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that certain areas of the facility were not in good repair at that time.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical approach for communicating with families regarding any updates to facility safety or emergency preparedness procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center keeps families informed about safety and emergency protocols helps parents feel confident in the facility's transparency and communication standards.