1 / 4Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows
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Verified evidence places this provider between 34 and 56. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 135 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 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 Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1436
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
- Address
- 8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville FL, 32256
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19043858222
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 6, 2021
- License expires
- August 5, 2027
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 · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '23
Apr 25, 2023
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments FSC observed the playground to ha… | 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 employ…
FindingMay '23
May 18, 2023
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 Counselor observed during inspection that the facility no…
FindingJun '23
Jun 19, 2023
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments Counselor received a copy of the facility's discipline policy…
FindingJul '23
Jul 28, 2023
33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (… | 34-01: The facility was required to have at least [three] credentialed child care personnel and had [two] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments Counselor counted 62 childr… | 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,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Comments Counselor observed 7 children's f…
FindingNov '23
Nov 29, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments Counselor observed 5 infant chil…
FindingMar '24
Mar 25, 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 o…
FindingMar '25
Mar 25, 2025
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 Licensing S…
- CleanMar '26
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From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 11 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
We moved to the JAX area about 2 years ago. It took us some time to find an actual Montessori school that lived up to the Montessori name. We experienced...
Yomaira P.Oct 8, 2025 - Yelp
I absolutely love this school for my little one. she has learned so much and made so many friends. she never cries at drop off, which lets me know that she...
Lindsay R.Oct 3, 2025 - Yelp
I have had two children attend this school now and i absolutely love guidepost montessori. My younger son started earlier than my daughter as i really think...
Daiana V.Oct 1, 2025
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Questions parents ask about Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows
Is Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1436, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 6, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows care for?
- Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows is licensed for up to 135 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at Guidepost Montessori At Baymeadows, 8 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.
