La Prima Casa Montessori

MIAMI, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity76
HoursMon 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address281 SW 28th Rd, Miami FL, 33129

CityMIAMI, FL 33129

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3058542824

Operating details

HoursMon 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity76

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/2/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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281 SW 28th Rd, Miami FL, 33129, MIAMI, FL 33129

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/2/2024

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2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 3312/2/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

    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 Comments: Licensing specialist observed the staff pending training was working in a classroom as an assistant. When reviewing transcript information, staff has not completed training. Technical Assistance was given from handbook that 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report ecface38-25be-4d92-b9e7-8d1c3d387d6a)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4512/2/2024

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

    Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a personnel file that was missing BGS. After looking up the personnel in the clearing house website, the staff was unscreened. The personnel was asked to leave the premises. Technical assistance was given from the handbook that background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-02. View official inspection document (report ecface38-25be-4d92-b9e7-8d1c3d387d6a)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 76
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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