Palm Harbor Montessori Academy
PALM HARBOR, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2355 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor FL, 34683
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7277861854
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity192
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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2355 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor FL, 34683, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/16/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 189/16/2025
18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-01)
Prescription/non-prescription medication [perscription medication for seizures] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3) Comments: Please submit proof of obtaining the original container and doctor's orders for administering medication. Due: 9/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report e1f4dbe0-82c7-4abf-b449-cf5befb0d367)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 216/30/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-01)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. Comments: The incident was not shared with the parent on the day the incident occurred. The Assistant Director stated that she was told not to share it until after the investigation had been completed. TA was given that the regulation states that a parent needs to receive and sign the report on the day of the incident. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored 30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report c5465bd2-6c6b-4acc-a931-4a6083c58d5d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 096/30/2025
09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-03)
Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments: A staff member was accused by two witnesses of disciplining a child in an inappropriate manner by poking the child in the side. The staff member denies intentionally poking the child but stated they may have accidentally done so while shaking their finger at the child. This allegation is substantiated and resolved. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report c5465bd2-6c6b-4acc-a931-4a6083c58d5d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 172/28/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-03)
The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [3] children located[2's group. ]. Comments: A staff member went inside without her attendance sheet and left a child outside. This allegation is substantiated. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored 21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. Not Monitored 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report 5c3ddf4f-bdd0-4070-b577-ce6b12883345)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 012/28/2025
01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's] group of children as evidenced by [a child was left on the playground.]. Comments: A child was left on the playground for under one minute while a teacher went inside to assist a parent. The teacher brought one child inside with her, but thought the other child had been picked up, so he was left outside. He was found by his mother when she arrived to pick him up. The teacher is no longer working at the center. The allegation of supervision is substantiated. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report 5c3ddf4f-bdd0-4070-b577-ce6b12883345)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PALM HARBOR, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 192
- Type: Child Care Facility
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