
Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South
735 Grouper Ln, Key Largo FL, 33037
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity53 children
Overview
About Us
Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 53 children in Key Largo, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Monroe County for 15 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Dolphin Montessori Children's House Inc South.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C16MO0055
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7
FindingJan '23
Jan 6, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments FSC observed …
FindingAug '23
Aug 11, 2023
17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environm… | 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 FSC Observe…
FindingApr '24
Apr 12, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and other playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments LS observed Fall…
FindingNov '24
Nov 4, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed … | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for the month of august, september and october]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Li… | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation
FindingJul '25
Jul 10, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed areas of the facility in need of repairs… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed expired …
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
- CleanApr '26
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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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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