Garden Montessori School

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 documentation showing they meet education requirements.

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.

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

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

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

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.