Light Farms Montessori

Three out of ten children's files did not have updated vaccine records available for revieew during visit.

This standard was observed to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of discipline. A child received injuries as a result.

The following required annual training was missing for the last completed year: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

The operation does not have a recall product form available for review during the visit.

The 3-6 year old classroom had 16 children with 1 staff and the specified age group for 3 years.

The written operational policies did not have written procedures for the promotion of inclusive services.

The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation was found not compliant. A young child was left alone on the outdoor play area and was found by another caregiver.

The currrent annual sanitation inspection report was not available.

Two children did not have the address of an emergency contact on file.

All cots were not labled with each child's name in two classrooms. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection by labeling each cot with each child's name.

During nap time, young children did not have sufficient space for walking between each cot. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the manager and the caregiver moved the cots so that each cot had sufficient space for each child to walk.

The operational policies reviewed included inforrmation on how to reach DFPS and an incorrect phone number. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies.

The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on field trips. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.

The infant room had 13 children with a specified age group 0-11 months. The ratio for this age group is 10:2. The director transitioned the three oldest children (2 17 month old children and a 14 month old) to the 18-24 month old room. The children were walking so it was appropriate.

The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on water activities. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.

The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on the promotion of indoor and outdoor active play. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.

The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on transportation. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies while during the inspection.