Puffin Montessori School, LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 35 and 57. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
19801 Hampton Dr Ste 5, Boca Raton FL, 33434
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 147 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Puffin Montessori School, LLC 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0296
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
- Address
- 19801 Hampton Dr Ste 5, Boca Raton FL, 33434
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15612355890
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 30, 2013
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
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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.
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
- CleanFeb '23
- CleanJun '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
02-05: The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application at least 45 days before expiration of the current license. Comments Article IV.A.8. Unless revoked or surrendered, all licenses or certific…
FindingJul '25
Jul 21, 2025
15-02: The wall in the [classrooms] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [pieces of peeling paint. ]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, observed peeling paint on two walls…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 3, 2026
01-01: The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance. Comments The general lilability insurance on file expired on 1/30/2026. An email requesting the updated in… | 78-01: The facility failed to have proof of liability insurance. Comments The automobile insurance on file expired on 1/30/2026. An email requesting the updated insurance was sent on 2/2/2026.Technical Assis…
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Puffin Montessori School, LLC
Is Puffin Montessori School, LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Puffin Montessori School, LLC holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0296, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 30, 2013. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Puffin Montessori School, LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Puffin Montessori School, LLC 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.
Is Puffin Montessori School, LLC a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Puffin Montessori School, LLC holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Puffin Montessori School, LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Puffin Montessori School, LLC 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.
How many children can Puffin Montessori School, LLC care for?
- Puffin Montessori School, LLC is licensed for up to 147 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Puffin Montessori School, LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Puffin Montessori School, LLC, 3 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.
