The Fun of Learning Montessori Center

The diaper changing mat in toddler room was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and difficult to sanitize.

2 of 4 children's records reviewed were missing the child's date of admission to the child care center. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.

A caregiver caring for a group of children completed their Pediatric CPR training online.

The operational policies reviewed did not include the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in rule ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

The operation did not complete the appropriate background check for an employee who resided out of state in the past 5 years. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection and the appropriate background check was submitted during inspection.

A current fire inspection report was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.

A large plastic storage tub with decomposing fruit and vegetables was observed in the children's outdoor playground area. This posed a safety and health hazard as the storage tub did not have a cover lid and was accessible to children.

A caregiver did not have training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

A caregiver did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Six children's files reviewed. Six files are missing children's ability to swim information and parent's rights statement. One file is missing immunization records and a second file is missing health statement and immunization records.

Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Personnel Information Record Form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID and 3 clock hours of management training. A second file is missing Personnel Information Record form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, TB test and high school diploma or equivalent. A third file is missing high school diploma or equivalent.

Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure surrounded by six inches of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 1-4 inches of pea gravel.

A fire extinguisher check was conducted and documented on 7/18/2023. Time and exit time for fire drills conducted 6/21/23 and 07/21/2023 have not been documented. Note: A fire drill is scheduled for today at 2:30PM.

Last gas leak inspection was conducted on 04/19/2021.

Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure is surrounded by less than an inch of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 2-4 inches of pea gravel.

Per staff, emergency practices have been conducted. However, time and exit time for fire drills are not documents nor monthly fire extinguisher checks.

The Children's Product Safety Certification form was last reviewed/signed on 01/06/2021.

Active play space and equipment checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Operation has two play structures with a height over 20 inches. Structures are not surrounded by the required 6in of surfacing.

Certificates for First Aid/CPR training for one staff and Food Allergy - Communicable Diseases Training for another staff member could not be located at the time of inspection.

The training certificates were missing the Evaluation Tool.

The Infant Daily Report was missing the section for: Summary of Activities.