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Lake Fern Montessori Academy

257 Aguinaldo Ave, Titusville, FL 32780

License:
C18BR0254
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
103
License expiration:
August 27, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,127 - $1,278/mo

Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Lake Fern Montessori Academy from April 5, 2023 through April 15, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on December 17, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of January 20, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Five later inspections, from February 24, 2025 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32780

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.18
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
9%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
A staff who started in childcare 9/11/23 did not complete the 40 hours Introductory childcare training requirement. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply.
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
A staff who started in childcare 9/11/23 did not complete the five hours early literacy and language development course within 12 months of employment. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply.
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06

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 staff members remain up to date on their required early literacy and language development training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a December 2024 inspection report show that a staff member had not completed the required five-hour early literacy and language development course within the expected timeframe.
Context
A later inspection on April 15, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for tracking and verifying that all new staff complete their introductory childcare training requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2024 noted that documentation was missing for the completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirement for a staff member.
Context
A later inspection on April 15, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle staff onboarding to ensure everyone is fully prepared and trained before they begin working directly with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the onboarding process helps parents feel confident that all teachers are properly prepared to support children's development and maintain a consistent learning environment.
General question

Could you describe the daily routine and how teachers balance structured learning activities with free play time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the daily schedule helps parents understand how the center manages time to support both academic growth and social-emotional development throughout the day.
General question

What methods do you use to communicate with families about their child's progress and daily experiences at the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between teachers and parents is important for building a strong partnership and staying informed about a child's needs and milestones.