Garden Montessori School

The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.

Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.

Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit

Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.

Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.

Director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. Notice of renewal was sent 5/31/2025. NOTE: Director left premises at same time as Inspector.

The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.

During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.

Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.

Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '

The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.

Training certificates in the following topics was not available for review for 2 staff during the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Early Childhood Brain Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment

1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.

Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.

Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.

During the follow up inspection, dishes were observed on the hand washing sink again. Note: The operation removed the dishes from the sink area during the inspection.

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.

The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.

An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.

The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.

Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.

The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.

A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.

A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.

1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.

1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.

The written operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activities. The following information was missing: -The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The plan for physical activity on days when extreme weather prohibits or limits outdoor time.

The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.

1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.

During the inspection, 10 children's files were evaluated. 9 files were missing the following information: - Address and/or Phone # for Emergency contact person - Releas Contact Name and Phone # - No signature for receipt of operational policies

A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.

An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.