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Mi Escuela Montessori
6129 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland FL 33812 · License #C10PO0370 · Child Care Facility
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- 6129 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland FL 33812 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 255 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
37-55 · First Aid Requirements
2 staff; 21 children ages three through five years old 2 staff; 24 children ages three through six years old 2 staff; 23 children ages three through five years old 2 staff; 9 children ages one through three years old 1 staff; 8 children ages three and four years old 1 staff; 11 children ages five and six years old 3 other staff 04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Compliance 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not provide transportation for children. This includes transportation by vehicle or by foot. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section Not Applicable 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Applicable 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Applicable 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Compliance 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not take children on field trips, including walking field trips. 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Compliance Page 1 of 5 Name: Mi Escuela Montessori License #: C10PO0370 Address: 6129 US Highway 98 S Lakeland FL 33812 Type: Routine Date: 05/08/2025 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Compliance 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Compliance 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Compliance 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Compliance 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Compliance 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Compliance 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not offer care for infants at this location. No infants or cribs were observed. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Compliance 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Compliance 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments The provider has an existing
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the girls restroom in building 3 near the gym with a handwashing sign only to include how to wash hands and not when. The provider advised that she recently placed the handwashing sign up in the restroom and it may have come down. The provider immediately placed hand washing procedures to include how and when to wash hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure hand washing procedures are posted near handwashing sinks required for food preparation, toileting and diapering
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Class 3
31-05 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed indoor toys stored in plastic shoe boxes stacked in the restroom inside the middle classroom with mixed ages three through six years old. The toys observed were wooden blocks, plastic building toys, wooden puzzles and other manipulatives. The staff advised that the toys are not current material they are using, they use them at the beginning of the school year and just store them now. The specialist asked the staff to remove the indoor toys from the restroom to ensure storage of toys is in a sanitary manner. The staff immediately removed all toys from the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that toys are stored in a sanitary manner at all times
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Class 2
23-02 · Fire Drills
On April 9, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist a copy of the most recent fire inspection from the fire inspector, fire department which read building 3 is still in non compliance and the department has not granted an approved fire inspection. A decision was made by the fire chief and supervisor of Licensing to grant an extension past over the summer 2025 to ensure that the installation required work is completed and building 3 has an approved fire inspection by the start of the new school year, August 11, 2025. The provider has confirmed that no children will be on site past the last day of school of the current school year, May 29, 2025. Extra time was allotted until next school year when children return on campus. TA was provided to ensure that by the
- Class 2
23-02 · Fire Drills
On Friday, March 21, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist explaining that previously discussed plan set on 2/3/2025 to complete the work requested by the fire department on a previous inspection in October 2024, supposed to take place during the current week of the facilitys spring break starting on 3/17/2025 was never started. An extension was granted from Office of Licensing as requested from the provider to complete work during spring break while the school was vacant and children were on break. The provider detailed in her email the dated of events that took place but ultimately the work to obtain compliance with the fire department and grant an approved fire inspection was not started nor completed. The provider has been aware of the necessary work needing proper equipment installed since October of last year. At the providers renewal inspection on 10/2/2024, the provider was aware that the current fire inspection was due to be renewed annually by 09/19/2024. The fire department and Licensing were on site at the facility on 10/2/2024. As of todays date, the facility still does not have an approved fire inspection completed. The provider must have an approved fire inspection granted by the fire department by the
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of reinspection, the provider advised the specialist that they misunderstood the
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the flooring in the hallway outside the door to the toddler classroom near the food preparation area cracked and missing a piece of ceiling tile. The specialist also observed the corner of the wall to the right of the entrance to the gym where school age children are present in the afternoons with drywall cracked and missing needing to be repaired. TA was provided to ensure that the areas in the facility are repaired by the due date
- Class 2
23-02 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an annual fire inspection completed by fire authority. The previous fire inspection is dated 10/3/2024. The provider advised that they are not yet in compliance with the fire department but are making plans to complete the required work to be in compliance with the fire department. The provider advised that the work once its started will take about 6 days and they are planning to complete the work the week of spring break when children are not present, next month. Extra time was allotted due to provider working with a contractor and desired timeframe of the school's spring break. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved annual fire inspection by the due date
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens bottles provided from home that were either not labeled or labeled with only the childs first name and/or first name and last initial. Specialist reminded the staff that they have been cited for the same standard before and offered suggestions for provider to remain in compliance. The provider stated that she understood and that they constantly remind parents to label the bottles as well as staff daily. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course from required DCF introductory training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 10/29/2024 and has not began a training course or completed a training course and tested out within 90 days. TA was provided to ensure that the staff test out for a course from part 2 introductory training and passes by the due date
- Class 3
33-13 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required pre service training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The staff was observed in the mixed classroom of three through six year old children at time ratio was conducted. The staff did not complete all required courses for preservice and has not obtained required DCF 40-hour introductory training. The staff needs to complete, Child Development in the School Readiness Program training course. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel completes the preservice training course by the due date
- Class 3
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had a medical physical that was dated 1/17/2023 and is valid for two years. The child has a current physical on file but was dated 2/3/2025 which was late. TA was provided to ensure that the children in care have current medical physicals on file for Licensing to review
Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
- Class 3
44-03 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. The staff started at the facility on 1/8/2025. The provider had the staff sign a copy of the supplemental on todays date and placed it on file. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 40 staff files
Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
- Class 3
09-01 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium where school age after school care children use in the afternoon with no planned activities schedule posted. The provider immediately had a staff to post the schedule at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a schedule is posted in each classroom
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
15-05 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium with no capacity posted in the room. The gymnasium holds aftercare children in the afternoons. TA was provided to ensure that the gymnasium has a capacity posted by the due date
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed childrens blankets along with extras clothes stored in cubbies in the restroom in the classroom. The blankets were not covered in a sealed bag and were exposed. The provider immediately moved the storage cubby outside of the restroom and into the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bedding and linens are stored in a sanitary manner
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple childrens water bottles and cups with either only the childs first name or full first and last initial. The provider had staff label the childrens bottles and cups at time of inspection with childrens full first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled appropriately
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no hand washing signs to include how and when to wash hands in the second restroom in the adjacent building to the main preschool building. The provider immediately posted hand washing procedures in the restroom near the sink at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff completed the training but late. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annual
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign an annual Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. The staff signed updated forms but late. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 39 staff files
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Class 3
17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed gaps at the base of the white fence and black metal fence surrounding the toddler playground. The counselor measured a 4-inch gap between the slates on the fence and advised provider that the gaps can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The provider had facilities place material of a wood panel under the bottom of the white fencing and also secured more privacy mesh material along the bottom of the black fence at time of inspection to eliminate all gaps in the fence. Provider noted that this summer while they are closed they have plans to change the material and or fencing to a permanent resolution to eliminate potential gaps going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the gaps are eliminated and maintained so that gaps are no larger than 3 and a half inches at all times
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Class 2
23-06 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider did not complete a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024. The counselor observed that the provider conducted two fire drills in the month of March 2024. 3/1/24 a fire drill was conducted to make up for not completing a drill the previous month. TA was provided as well as an explanation given to the provider to that fire drills must be completed monthly to ensure compliance for this standard. The provider stated she understood and counselor answered all questions at time of inspection
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens water bottles provided from home in the stand alone blue building classroom of three through six year old children were present with bottles not labeled with childrens name and one bottle only labeled with the childs first name. The counselor advised that childrens full first and last name must be labeled on cups and bottles provided from home at all times. The staff labeled the few water bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that water bottles are labeled and maintained with the childs first and last name at all times
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental d id not completed required five-hour literacy course within 12 months of starting in the industry. The staff started in the industry on February 23,2023. Extra time was allotted due to provider closing during the summer, new
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At time of time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff last completed the training on 8/22/2022. The staff should have completed a current training on or before 8/22/2023. Provider advised that the last day of school is 5/30/2024 and it is an early release day. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “2 staff; 21 children ages three through five years old 2 staff; 24 children ages three through six years old 2 staff; 23 children ages three through five years…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “On April 9, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist a copy of the most recent fire inspection from the fire inspector, fire department which read bu…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 27, 2025 inspection noted: “On Friday, March 21, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist explaining that previously discussed plan set on 2/3/2025 to complete the work requeste…” — what has changed since then?
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