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LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

519 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

License:
C17BO0003
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
107
License expiration:
March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL from February 24, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 24, 2023.

15 later inspections, from February 28, 2023 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13 local median in Broward County

Compared to 701 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.13
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
6%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
6%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.85

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes:Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to- child ratio of [2] staff for [13] children was observed.
Report comments
Per teacher (CM), She was in the restroom when the group of 1y/o to 3y/o came into the classroom from the playground. She stated that the two other teachers in the group were aware that she was in the restroom. When asked if anyone covered her while she stepped out of the classroom, she said no. During her time away from the group, there were a total of 13 children of mixed ages 1y/o to 3y/o with 2 staff members (not including the child that was left on the play area, CR). Page 1 of 5
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [Outdoor play area].
Report comments
A complaint allegation was received on 2/24/2023 alleging that On 2/23/23, Child named CR had left her preschool and was found on the side of a busy road across the street from the school. Chloe was in a group of 14 children as they were going inside from the playground. She had wandered away to a secondary part of the playground that is connected to the first part by a gate that does not close properly. The rest of the class and the three supervising adults went inside at 10:53AM. Chloe slipped through another gate at 10:55AM that was not closed properly by the lawn maintenance workers. Chloe walked out towards the busy street and was found by a passerby at 10:56AM. The pass ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-02

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 your current procedures for ensuring proper staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like moving from the playground to the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in February 2023 noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels during busy transition times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure that outdoor play areas are secure and that children are always under direct supervision while outside?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2023 included a finding related to the supervision of children in the outdoor play area. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols and gate-check procedures in place.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle staff breaks or brief absences from the classroom to ensure that supervision is never interrupted?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages staff transitions during breaks provides insight into how they maintain consistent supervision for all children throughout the day.
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between families and the center is essential for building trust and ensuring parents stay informed about their child's daily environment.
General question

How often do you conduct safety drills or review playground security measures with your staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular training and reviews of facility safety help ensure that all staff members are prepared to maintain a secure environment for the children.