Montessori Tides School
1550 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach FL, 32250
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity160 children
Overview
About Us
Montessori Tides School is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 160 children in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Duval County for 17 years.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C04DU0768
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '24
Feb 27, 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 Counselor r…
FindingOct '24
Oct 22, 2024
33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Training transcript was not avaliable for review]. CCF Handbook, S… | 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 The program's director's credential expired on 8/7/2024. …
FindingNov '24
Nov 21, 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 No on-site …
FindingFeb '25
Feb 13, 2025
40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments Licensing specialist foun…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 13, 2025
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 reviewed the Director's Credential w…
FindingJun '25
Jun 10, 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 Sta…
FindingOct '25
Oct 21, 2025
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments The background screening of one staff expired 8/3/2024. Provider submitted t…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 24, 2026
23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Comments Emergency Drills were not conducted during a 12-month period. Provider will complet…
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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.
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