Montessori Childrens Cottage

The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep.

The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.

The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.

CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly.

The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep.

CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons.

Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.

6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.

2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.

2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.

1 active ant bed is present on the playground.

1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.

During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.

During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.

During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.

During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.

During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.

During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered

During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.

During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.

During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.

I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.

During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.

The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.

During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.

During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.

During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.

It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.

It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.