Bear Lake Montessori Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 41 and 62. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
843 N State Road 434, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:15AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 50 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:15AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Bear Lake Montessori Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C18SE0374
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
- Address
- 843 N State Road 434, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- +14077862255
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 3, 2021
- License expires
- August 2, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7
FindingMar '23
Mar 24, 2023
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 One staff h… | 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,…
FindingJul '23
Jul 5, 2023
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,…
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One staff did not have an updated background screening in the Clearin…
FindingJul '24
Jul 10, 2024
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 One staff h… | 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,… | 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 1…
FindingMar '25
Mar 26, 2025
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] Comment…
FindingNov '25
Nov 18, 2025
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments One…
- CleanMar '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 3 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Bear Lake Montessori Academy
Is Bear Lake Montessori Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bear Lake Montessori Academy holds Florida DCF licence C18SE0374, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 3, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bear Lake Montessori Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Bear Lake Montessori Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Bear Lake Montessori Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Bear Lake Montessori Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Bear Lake Montessori Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Bear Lake Montessori Academy care for?
- Bear Lake Montessori Academy is licensed for up to 50 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bear Lake Montessori Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at Bear Lake Montessori Academy, 6 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
