Montessori Pathways

2 out of 6 staff did not have the pre employment affidavit completed.

The playground is equipped with a heavy metal swing that children utilize. Director removed the swings from the poles

There is no loosefill underneath the play equipment that is at least 5 ft high, there is grass only.

1 out of 6 staff files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit who was hired in August 2022.

The qualified director is not present at the operation 75% of the time.

The fire inspection expired on 6/6/2024.

Based on information provided there is enough evidence to support the claim that an incident report was not completed for this injury.

The fence gate was locked with a padlock. The caregivers were on the playground with the children. They did not have the key. This was corrected at the inspection when the assistant director unlocked the padlock.

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for his age.

The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include all trainings on the following required topics in Health and Safety for 3 caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Two out of ten caregiver records read was missing documentation of the required 24 hours of training.

It was noticed that one child did not have up to date immunizations required by TX State Immunization law.

Out of the ten children's records evaluated, one did not have a pre-school health statement.

The operation was not able to provide me a incident report with the child's parent signature and date. Also, the director and person that filled out the incident report did not date the incident report.

Ten children's files were reviewed. Six of the files did not mark if they could participate in field trips.

Ten children's files were reviewed. Five of the files did not have a doctor listed.

Ten children's files were reviewed. Eight of the files did not have a documented admission date.

Ten employee files were reveied.Six of the 10 files did not have documentation of their high school diplomas or the equivalent. One file did not have acknowledgment that the employee has received the employee policies, the operation policies or orientation with abuse and neglect training. Four of the staff did not have CPR and First aid training.

Ten children's files were reveiwed. Six of the files did not mark if they could particpate in transportation.

Ten employee files were reviewed. One of the files had a degree that was obtained in another country. The document will need to be translated.

Ten children's files were reviewed. Six of the files did not mark if they could participate in water activities.

Ten children's files were reviewed. Ten of the files did not have a health statement or the parent acknowledging that the child has been seen by a doctor in the last 12 months and is health enough to participate.