Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.39
Montessori School of Fort Myers
2151 Crystal Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
- License:
- C20LE0122
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 169
- License expiration:
- September 6, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Montessori School of Fort Myers from May 2, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 17, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from September 22, 2025 through April 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33907
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page did not complete the Introduction Courses. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page did not complete the 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. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The sand box in the playground did not have a cover]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4)
- Inspector notes
- Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand covers on the playgrounds did not have a cover on them (Pictures were taken) CCRC gave TA to staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 describe your process for ensuring all staff members stay current with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that some staff members lacked documentation for required training courses. This question helps clarify how the center tracks staff professional development and ensures compliance with state requirements.
- Context
- The center has had clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the 40-hour introductory training requirements for new hires and volunteers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center supports new staff in meeting their educational milestones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting and securing outdoor play equipment and sandboxes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 mentioned a finding regarding the maintenance and covering of sandboxes. This question helps parents understand the current daily procedures for keeping play areas clean and ready for children.
- Context
- This finding was from an inspection in 2023, and the center has had multiple clean inspections since that time.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about who is caring for them. Understanding the center's approach to updates ensures that families know what to expect regarding routine information sharing.
General question
What steps do you take to support teachers in their ongoing professional growth and classroom management?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Supporting staff development is a key part of maintaining a high-quality learning environment. This question allows the director to share how they invest in their team's skills and classroom effectiveness.