Montessori By The Sea
1603 Gulf Way, Saint Pete Beach FL, 33706
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity75 children
Overview
About Us
Montessori By The Sea is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 75 children in Saint Pete Beach, Florida. The program has served Saint Pete Beach families for over 63 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Montessori By The Sea.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0167
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingOct '23
Oct 18, 2023
16-08: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments One staff had an expired health exam. | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c…
FindingApr '24
Apr 15, 2024
16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c…
FindingJun '25
Jun 18, 2025
12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Obtain missing proof of education for the staff member noted on the Person… | 16-09: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. Comments Obtain the missing form for the child noted on the Children's Record Summary. 17. Daily Attendance/Center …
FindingOct '25
Oct 15, 2025
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [6] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments The forms were signed past the annual date. 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Recor… | 12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments Submit a completed transcript for the sta… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c… | 17-05: Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [the log was not signed on 10/14/25]. Comments An approved plan stating that 2 closing … | 27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and a
FindingJun '26
Jun 29, 2026
Staff failed to sign and date a log verifying all children had left the premises.
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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