Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.39
- Local median
- 0.15
STEEPLE ON THE BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC
1920 SE 4th St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
- License:
- C17BO0675
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 69
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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
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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for STEEPLE ON THE BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC from January 3, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of January 26, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 27, 2026 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33441
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.5
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 27, 2025January 12, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 1, 2023January 12, 2026Inspection 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook: 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. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
- Report comments
- One child was found with an expired immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 37-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: 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. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
- Report comments
- The current fire inspection had expired on 1/10/25, the facility had notified the fire inspector to schedule an inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-43(a), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain, from a parent 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 Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health. The Florida Certificate of immunization was missing for children in care.
- Report comments
- 1 children was found with a missing immunization records. see supplemental. STEEPLE ON THE BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC C17BO0675 / 50109 1920 SE 4th St Deerfield Beach FL 33441 Routine2 01/27/2025 Page 3 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 37-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook: 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. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
- Report comments
- 3 children were found with expired immunizations records
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room 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 at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, 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 [child left facility and was found walking at a park near the school].
- Inspector notes
- Complaint alleges that On 12/3/2024, around 1:30 p.m. child P. R. DOB: 6/18/21 was observed walking in the park across from the school. Child (PR) started to walk towards the water then away from the water up the street and he kept walking as he was being followed by the walkers that found him. Child (PR) was about 5 blocks away from the school stating that he was trying to go home to his mom. The children were asleep in the school when Child (PR) woke up. Child (PR) was able to unlatch the dead bolt and exit out of the school. The Ring camera didn't trigger because it sits up high and Child (PR) was too small to trigger any motion. The weather was clear and sunny at about 74 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(j), Ordinance: Exits from a child care facility shall open onto safe, protected, fenced areas, or shall have active audible alert mechanisms to alert child care staff when such doors are opened. A limited exception for the front door will apply provided a child care staff member is present in the immediate vicinity of the front door at all times when the child care facility is open and caring for one or more children. An exit did not meet the requirements in that [two doors leading to an unfenced area are not equipped with an audible alert ].
- Report comments
- During the course of a complaint inspection related to supervision related to supervision, two doors leading to an unfenced area are not equipped with an audible alert mechanism. TA was provided that exits from a child care facility shall open onto safe, protected, fenced areas, or shall have active audible alert mechanisms to alert child care staff when such doors are opened. A limited exception for the front door will apply provided a child care staff member is present in the immediate vicinity of the front door at all times when the child care facility is open and caring for one or more children.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-24
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff member file was observed missing proof of education, all childcare personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent. See the supplemental Inspection sheet for the name of the staff member. Technical assistance provided, if a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(D), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained.
- Inspector notes
- One staff member file was observed missing the five year employment history; The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Please see supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-05
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.
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher tags throughout the facility are dated 5/2022. Fire extinguishers must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-05
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that all required fire safety inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show that the facility's fire inspection had expired, and the center is required to maintain current documentation on file.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to enhance supervision and security protocols for children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 noted a concern regarding child supervision, and it is helpful for families to understand the current safety measures in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members have completed the necessary background and employment history screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 indicated a gap in documentation for a staff member's employment history, and asking about this helps parents understand current hiring and record-keeping practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that multiple inspection reports between 2025 and 2026 identified instances where immunization records were either missing or expired.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all facility exits are secure and equipped with appropriate safety mechanisms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2025 noted that certain doors leading to an unfenced area lacked required audible alert mechanisms, and it is standard for parents to ask about facility safety features.
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