Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.68
- Local median
- 0.7
Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South
735 Grouper Ln, Key Largo, FL 33037
- License:
- C16MO0055
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, 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:
- 53
- License expiration:
- December 19, 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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South from January 6, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 8, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from December 15, 2025 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33037
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 4, 2024December 8, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 11, 2023April 12, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 4, 2024July 10, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 4, 2024July 10, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 11, 2023November 4, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed no current and approved fire inspection. 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 on 11/5/2025, One fire drill using an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed areas of the facility in need of repairs, Floorboard in 12-year-old room with holes, ceiling in 12-year-old room with discoloration from water damage and coming off and ceiling in the back room/Aftercare room with water damage that is in the process of removal. Per provider he has the materials to repair these, and these damages were caused by the last storm in July 4rth. 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 pla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 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 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 county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 facility in need of repairs for the 1 year old room with gaps and wholes in the floor, chipping floor paint in infant floor play area, and door leading to infant play area with missing wood piece at the bottom of the door, ceiling on the outside in need of repair. 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 ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed several areas of the fence needed repairs due to broken pieces that create gaps between the fence and have nails exposed. Old fence also needs to be removed. T.A. 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 build- up 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for the month of august, september and october]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed fire drill log missing drills for August, September and October. One fire drill was completed at the time of inspection. T.A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed bottles in the fridge without first and last names. Fixed at the time of inspection when staff labeled bottles. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential, provider has submitted their documents which are pending review for approval. T.A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all require ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 [September signatures were missing ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 September. 10 of 24 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: Afterschool 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, Infl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and other playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed Fall zone not maintained in that it does not meet the 6 in depth requirement. Extended deadline given due to availability and provider 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 d ... [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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Screws coming out from the house tree, wooden gates separating play equipment's ,and wooden gate by the wall unstable. Water hose not properly put away . Holes in the ground in the concrete sidewalk . T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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. 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 requirement. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed ratio of 8 children and 1 staff member, 7 of those children were 2 years old and 1 was 1 year of age. 65c-22.001(4) F.A.C. When children under 2 years of age are included in a mixed group, the staff to child ratio shall be based on the age of the youngest child within the group. Ratio for 1 Year is (1staff: 6 children) Fixed at the time of inspection by moving two of the 2 year old's to the 3 year old classroom 0-12 Months (1:4) 4 children 1 staff • 1 - 2 Year (1:6) 6 children 1 staff 2 - 3 Years (1:11) 16 children 2 staff •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 describe the steps taken to ensure the outdoor play area fencing is secure and free of gaps for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that gaps were previously identified in the fencing, and asking about current maintenance helps ensure the area remains secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for keeping fire safety inspections up to date and ensuring all documentation is readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a missing current fire safety inspection, so this question helps verify that the center now maintains these required records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that some immunization forms were previously found to be expired, and this question helps clarify how the center stays on top of these updates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for identifying and addressing facility repairs to ensure the environment stays in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that past inspections identified areas of the facility in need of repair, and this question helps parents understand the center's current maintenance practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and have their required credentials active and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing topics have appeared in more than one report, making this a helpful area to discuss the center's current staffing standards.
Related violations