
Discover Montessori Academy Inc
5428 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish FL, 34219
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity10 children
Overview
About Us
Discover Montessori Academy Inc is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 10 children in Parrish, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 5 years.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
F12MA0168
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingDec '23
Dec 12, 2023
04-04: The homes license was not posted in a conspicuous place.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.1, F Comments At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that the license was posted in the office … | 10-01: Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments At the t… | 14-10: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F Comments At the time of insp…
FindingMay '24
May 23, 2024
19-02: The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed the smoke detector not operable.… | 19-03: The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Comments At the time of inspection licensi… | 21-18: Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.16 Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and phot…
FindingMay '25
May 30, 2025
07-06: The CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Comments REMINDER: 10 hours of annual in-service…
FindingJun '26
Jun 4, 2026
14-02: Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed indoor play areas were not in good repair in that the … | 27-01: During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCC… | 29-10: Medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sectio…
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 10 children)
Points to verify
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