Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.65
May Sands Montessori School, Inc
1400 United St Ste 110, Key West, FL 33040
- License:
- C16MO0060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- December 1, 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
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 17 available inspections for May Sands Montessori School, Inc from March 16, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of March 27, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 31, 2026 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33040
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 29, 2024March 28, 2025October 17, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 28, 2025March 13, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 3, 2023March 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed cleaning supply cabinet unlocked and accessible to children. T.A. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed handwashing procedures not posted in the bathroom. Fixed at the time of inspection when staff printed handwashing procedure sign to place in restroom. T.A. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing specialist observed expired immunization. Please see supplemental for more details. 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 November 17, 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
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed several bottles without first and last names. 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
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed no hand washing procedures posted on outside sink. T.A Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. A. Child care personnel and children must follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing specialist observed expired and missing immunization form, Please see supplemental for more details. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that It was not current. T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children were not at least one inch thick. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed some sleeping material for children during naptime not at least 1 inch thick. T.A. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Deadline given past 6 months due to fire inspection conducted by school district once a year per provider. 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 inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- FSC observed children's file with immunization expired, please see supplemental for more details. 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 cu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed children's file with immunization expired, please see supplemental for more details. T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 center's current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Asking about the current storage process helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment for all students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to ensure that hand hygiene procedures are clearly posted and followed in all required areas, such as restrooms and food preparation spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 noted instances where required hand hygiene signage was missing. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent health and sanitation practices are visible and followed by staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team manage and track student health records, such as immunization forms and physical exams, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where student immunization or health forms were found to be expired or missing. Asking about the tracking process provides insight into how the school keeps these essential records updated for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for ensuring that all personal items brought from home, such as bottles or cups, are clearly labeled with a child's name?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that some bottles were not properly labeled. This question helps parents understand the daily routine for tracking personal items to ensure they are correctly identified for each child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility ensure that all naptime equipment, such as floor mats, meets the required thickness and safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding the thickness of nap mats. Asking about the current standards for sleeping equipment helps parents understand how the center maintains a comfortable and compliant rest area.
Related violations