Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.27
SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI - MIRAMAR
18461 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33029
- License:
- C17BO0442
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 126
- 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.
Google reviews
Ratings and reviews are from users of Google Maps, and are not related to DaycareFacts.com inspection report analysis.
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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI - MIRAMAR from February 13, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 9, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33029
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2024February 11, 2025October 27, 2025June 25, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2024October 27, 2025February 24, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 11, 2025October 27, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 24, 2026June 25, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 27, 2025June 25, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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].
- Inspector notes
- One childcare personnel was observed taking care of a group of children (3yrs) alongside with another staff member. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnels completion of required training on the training transcript from the date training begins. See supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 4.2.4(B), Handbook: 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: 1. For 0-25 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 3 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 2. For 26-50 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 4 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 3. For 51-75 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 5 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 4. For 76-100 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 6 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification, 5. For 101+ child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios there must be 7 child care personnel with pediatric CPR and first aid certification The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in pediatric CPR and/or first aid. Health Program [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in pediatric CPR and/or first aid. At the time of the onsite inspection visit only two file was observed with required CPR and/or first aid training. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 30-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained, they were previously service 4/2025. Note: Fire inspection conducted 1/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- (4) childcare personnel caring for children files were observed missing proof required preservice training. See supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 03-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Report comments
- One Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file at the time of the onsite inspection visit. See supplemental notes for more information. Technical assistance provided: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. Page 1 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite inspection visit, complete 5131 form was not observed for (2) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information. Technical assistance provided: Childcare personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the childcare industry that exceeds 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-15
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 10 hours in-service training was not completed and available at the time of the onsite inspection visit for (3) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Report comments
- During the onsite visit the facility did not have documentation of updated/current #8 form for (2) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. Health Program [SR]
- Report comments
- During the onsite visit, the facility did not have documentation for (4) childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. See supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 29-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: 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. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite inspection visit, monthly fire drill log utilizing the approved alarm system were not observed for the months of June, July, August, and September 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 7.4, Handbook: 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 and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed personnel files in disarray and several documents were missing, incomplete or unavailable including proof of education, #8 form of good health, bloodborne pathogen, fire extinguisher, and other require forms. TA was also provided personal records; all require documents must be available upon employment, maintained, kept current, and available for review at the time of inspection by licensing monitor RATIOS/DISCIPLINE
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Report comments
- (1) staff member did not begin training withing the 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. Please see additional notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4, Handbook: 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 and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed personnel files in disarray and several documents were missing or unavailable including proof of education, attestation of good moral character, current DCF training transcripts, and background screening documents. Technical assistance was also provided that all documentation must be maintained, kept current, and available for review at the time of inspection by licensing monitor. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: 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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- Need repair or maintenance: Broken cabinet in the (3-6) classroom Artic Ocean. Area rugs must be non-slip and properly secure to the floor to avoid any tripping hazard. Children clothing must be individually stored to avoid any contamination.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 10-14
No recorded violations in this report
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:].
- Inspector notes
- (1) staff member file was observed not completing DCF required training withing the 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Inspector notes
- (11) staff files were observed with missing and expired medical statement #8 form on file. See additional notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required, however, the fire inspection report on file is expired. SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI - MIRAMAR C17BO0442 / 46776 18461 Miramar Pkwy FL 33029 Re-Licensure 02/21/2024 Page 4 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring that the required number of staff members are always on-site with active pediatric CPR and first aid certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that the facility had an inadequate number of personnel with the required pediatric CPR and first aid training on-site. This question helps clarify how the center now manages staff training requirements to ensure compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for fire safety equipment like extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that fire extinguishers were not properly maintained. Asking about the current maintenance process helps parents understand how the facility ensures safety equipment is ready for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation has been a recurring topic of concern in recent reports. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices for maintaining staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been identified as an area needing improvement across several recent inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center supports and monitors staff professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all staff health records and medical statements are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where staff health statements were missing or expired. This question provides insight into how the facility currently maintains these health-related personnel files.
Related violations