Montessori Children's School Of Key West Inc
KEY WEST, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1221 Varela St, Key West FL, 33040
CountyMONROE
Phone3052945302
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity216
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1221 Varela St, Key West FL, 33040, KEY WEST, FL 33040
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/17/2025
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 3310/17/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed no documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Compliance Comments SC 12/1/2025 DC 8/22/2030 Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 59f71f57-eb6e-437f-a8a8-121798db7ec4)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4110/17/2025
41. (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The licensing specialist observed expired immunization for child listed on supplemental. T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 11 of 72 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: lower 1-3 year olds (Pigeon Plum) 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 59f71f57-eb6e-437f-a8a8-121798db7ec4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4410/17/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed two personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually, please see supplemental for more details. T.A. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All 10 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 10 were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director, none removed. Compliance Comments The Clearinghouse employee roster was reviewed and determined to be in compliance at the time of this inspection. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-17. View official inspection document (report 59f71f57-eb6e-437f-a8a8-121798db7ec4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 346/2/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via Phone conversation with provider and email follow up on 6/2/2025. Per provider more time is needed to complete requirements. This is the second violation of this standard which will result in a $50 fine, a third violation of this standard within a 2 year period will result in a fine in the amount of $60 per day. A copy of the re-inspection emailed to provider requesting review, signature and return to counselor for their licensing file. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-02. View official inspection document (report 1042ff44-fb38-460c-a057-fda29b8d793c)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 343/28/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: Licensing specialist observed the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. T.A. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF- FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF-FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report 84782a7a-41d1-4021-856f-a9d8cf0515ce)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 413/28/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed Children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment and one with no expiration date, and one that had already expired. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. C. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. D. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. E. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report 84782a7a-41d1-4021-856f-a9d8cf0515ce)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4110/25/2024
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed Children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65-C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/25/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 498cfbf9-b709-4e03-821a-adf10105d174)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4310/25/2024
43. (43-10)
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no record for september]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed no distracted adult were signed for the month of September. T.A. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 5 Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . 12 of 57 files reviewed, letters A-C Compliance Comments All 12 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 498cfbf9-b709-4e03-821a-adf10105d174)
Not corrected
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$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: KEY WEST, MONROE County
- Capacity: 216
- Type: Child Care Facility
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