Edquisitive Montessori Northwest

Two of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topic; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction

The director did not have a training certificate available for review in the required topic, Three of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topic; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the training for the current training year was used to cover the previous training year.

There was no documentation indicating that testing of the carbon monoxide equipment was conducted for the month of April.

There was no documentation indicating that a fire drill had been conducted in the month of April

There was no documentation indicating that smoke detectors were tested in the month of April.

There was no documentation indicating that fire extinguishers were inspected in the month of April.

It was determined in an investigation that caregivers were using prohibited punishment by yelling.

It was determined in an investigation that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when a caregiver lifted a small child by the arm to relocate them.

A caregiver was observed sanitizing the changing table and did not wash her hands after. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was given instruction on when to wash hands.

Equipment and supplies were not accessible to children in their room, not allowing them to participate in child-initiated activities. Noted: This was addressed and activities were made accessible.

Three stafff, who were hired after 9/1/23, did not have a pre-employment affidavit form for review.

The ten children's files reviewed did not include addresses for the listed emergency contacts.

The active play space was not being inspected daily before child use.

The left (if facing the slides) yellow slide was observed to have a crack in the slide. The crack was covered with yellow duct tape.

The operation did not have a completed Form 2885 - Children's Products Certification for review.

The classroom that will be utilized that for toddler age group did not include age appropriate furniture or toys to be utilized by children.

The provided operational policy did not include the Promotion of indoor and outdoor activity. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the section was added to the operation's Operational Policies.

The classrooms viewed did not have posted activity plans.

Three storage containers that were found on the playground space were found to be broken. The lid support systems were not attached or had snapped off.

Staff files were not available for review at the time of the inspection. They are housed at their other location.

A menu with the scheduled snacks to be served was not posted.

The Emergency Evacuation plan was not posted in the classrooms that will be utilized by children.