Cypresswood Montessori School

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: One individual hired through a substitute service was observed in the Toddlers classroom with 9 children, 2-3 years of age. The individual did not have an active background check, and/or a file to verify for Licensing staff to review. The individual was removed from the facility. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-27.
• Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Inspector's note: One staff member last day of employment was 03/07/2025. As of 03/27/2025, the employee background check still portrays active in the CLASS system. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-31.
• Critical Report Change in Director
  Inspector's note: The previous Director last day employed was 03/07/2025. Licensing staff was not notified of change until inspection date, 03/27/2025. A new Director has been hired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-01.

• Non-critical Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Inspector's note: The employee list, and/or background check list has not been validated since February 27, 2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The most recent annual sanitation inspection was dated 06/14/2022. The documented expiration date is 1/07/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Inspector's note: Two staff observed in the First Steps classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. A total of 6 children were observed with two caregivers. Ages of children were verified when assistant Director arrived at 9:52AM. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to broken boards near the walkway. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.

• Critical Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Inspector's note: After outdoor playtime, the toddler/pre-k age group was observed walking into the building and then proceeded to drink from the water fountain. The children were not observed washing their hands after outside playtime. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-27.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to the nails and broken boards on the staircase area. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-10.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: Expired medication was observed in the Infant 2 classroom. The medication was observed in a refrigerator that was molded. The refrigerator and medication were removed from the infant 2 classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-27.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information related to the promotion of the physical activities. The operational policies did not include information related to outdoor structured playtime. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-03.