Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.04
Riverside Montessori
320 SE Florida St, Stuart, FL 34994
- License:
- C19MA0081
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- January 22, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Martin County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Riverside Montessori from April 11, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 26, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34994
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 4%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.06
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Classrooms had essential oils, hand sanitizer, bug spray and sunscreen accessible to children All were removed and secured at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Several water bottles and sippy cups observed did not have both first and last name visible - suggested tape and marker be available near entrances daily and parents/teachers double check at drop off that both names are included.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental did not have documentation in files of the abode listed training
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All staff needs to complete training yearly and documentation placed in files
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per facility handbook: Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records. A copy of enrollment application was emailed to provided to ensure that all necessary information is included
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplemental need completed form in file - ensure that all staff have completed form in files Form emailed with copy of inspection
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that items like cleaning supplies or personal care products are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note that certain items were found accessible to children, though they were secured immediately. This question helps clarify the current daily procedures for maintaining a secure environment.
- Context
- The items were removed and secured at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administration manage and verify that all staff background screening documents are complete and up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified a need for updated background screening documentation for some staff. Asking about the current tracking process provides insight into how the facility maintains personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff receive and document their required annual training on health and safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 show that documentation for annual refresher training was missing for some personnel. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies ongoing staff education.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the daily routine for checking that children's belongings, such as water bottles and cups, are properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 noted that some items brought from home were not labeled with both first and last names. This question helps parents understand how the staff manages these details during drop-off to ensure items are correctly identified.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members are fully trained in safety practices, such as safe sleep and fire extinguisher use, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 indicate that documented proof of this specific training was not available for some personnel at that time. Asking about this helps clarify how the facility ensures all team members are prepared for safety responsibilities.
Related violations