Lake Fern Montessori Academy
TITUSVILLE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address257 Aguinaldo Ave, Titusville FL, 32780
CountyBREVARD
Phone3212683365
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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257 Aguinaldo Ave, Titusville FL, 32780, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2024
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2024
- Medium riskStandard 3312/17/2024
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: A staff who started in childcare 9/11/23 did not complete the 40 hours Introductory childcare training requirement. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply. Due: 1/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-17. View official inspection document (report 6e8ca7f8-e868-4c65-9b74-853b4834e32e)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/17/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
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 Comments: A staff who started in childcare 9/11/23 did not complete the five hours early literacy and language development course within 12 months of employment. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-17. View official inspection document (report 6e8ca7f8-e868-4c65-9b74-853b4834e32e)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TITUSVILLE, BREVARD County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Child Care Facility
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