Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.27
PINE ISLAND MONTESSORI
5499 SW 82nd Ave, Davie, FL 33328
- License:
- C17BO0350
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 177
- 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.
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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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for PINE ISLAND MONTESSORI from February 9, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 23, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33328
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.95
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 16, 2024October 7, 2025February 9, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023February 16, 2024Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 26, 2024June 11, 2025Inspection 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.5(F), Handbook: 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 an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [see details below]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection the licensing monitor observed the facility fencing was inadequate in that the base of the playground fence was not at ground level and allowed access for children to exit. Technical Assistance was provided for Outdoor Play Space.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- There was a staff member that has not completed the required childcare training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
- Report comments
- There was an infant childcare personnel that did not complete the required safe sleep training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(a), Ordinance: Children shall not be permitted to touch animals without adult supervision. Reptiles shall not be handled by children. 3.1(C), Handbook: Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outdoor premises. Animals are prohibited in areas where food is prepared, stored, or served. If animals or birds are kept in classrooms, they shall be caged and cages must be kept clean. This area was out of compliance in that [see below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were chickens observed on playground that were not contained.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(C), Handbook: Parents must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Parents were not notified of an animal on the premises. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- A notice must be posted or provided in handbook about any animals that are being kept of premises.
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were toxins observed in the 3 and 4 year old classroom bathrooms in an unlocked cabinet.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no maintenance log completed for playground. Not Monitored Comments Per director statement the swimming pool is not in use and is awaiting inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.5(A) and (B), Handbook: The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. The facility failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill was conducted on 2/25/25. The last inclement weather disaster drill was conducted on 3/20/25. There will be 2 additional drills conducted for the month of June for missed months April and May.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The crib sheets were observed to be loose fitted. There were 2 cribs observed with blankets.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 20-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [see below] for [see enrollment] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 2.2 Group Size, Pages 4-6) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a group of 5 infants with 2 staff members that were not credentialed. There was a group of 7 one year old children with 2 staff members that were not credentialed. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. PINE ISLAND MONTESSORI C17BO0350 / 46304 5499 SW 82nd Ave Davie FL 33328 Renewal 02/24/20 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 51 - Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 51-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [March ,April and May]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Monitor couldn't verify the fire drill log for the months of March, April and May 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes 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. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. (Section 19.5, number 1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no evidence on file that four staff members had a completed clearinghouse background screening .The staff members were not alone supervising children. See supplemental sheet for names.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Four staff members were without health records, see supplemental sheet for names.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 14.2, number 1) License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection expires on 2/3/2024
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 49-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.2(A) and (B), Handbook: 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.The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no evidence on file that one staff member renewed the five year screening in the clearinghouse. The staff member was not alone supervising children. See the name in the supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 the center ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that hazardous materials were found in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom bathroom. This question helps clarify the current storage protocols for keeping such items inaccessible to children.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe your current policy regarding animals on the premises and how you ensure they are kept in a safe, controlled environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted an instance where animals were observed on the playground without containment. This question allows the director to explain how they manage animal presence to maintain a secure play area.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting required emergency drills, such as fire, lockdown, and inclement weather procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where emergency drill documentation was incomplete or drills were missed. This question helps parents understand the current system for ensuring these safety requirements are consistently met.
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Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and ongoing training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past findings related to background screening documentation for staff. This question provides insight into the administrative steps the center takes to ensure all personnel meet state requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to regularly inspect and maintain the playground equipment and fencing to ensure everything remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 identified issues with playground fencing and maintenance logs. This question helps clarify the current maintenance schedule and how the center ensures the outdoor environment remains secure.
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