Darling Kids Montessori

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Inspector's note: The operational policy/parent handbook that the primary caregivers provide to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include all the required information. Information missing included promotion of outdoor physical activity, how to contact Licensing, health checks and more. These policies were broken down on separate documents not included in the parent handbook to be issued to parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-09.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Inspector's note: The operational policy/parent handbook that the primary caregivers provide to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include all the required information. Information missing included promotion of outdoor physical activity, how to contact Licensing, health checks and more. These policies were broken down on separate documents not included in the parent handbook to be issued to parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-09.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Inspector's note: The operational policy/parent handbook that the primary caregivers provide to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include all the required information. Information missing included promotion of outdoor physical activity, how to contact Licensing, health checks and more. These policies were broken down on separate documents not included in the parent handbook to be issued to parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-09.

• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Inspector's note: The operation's menu does include the following lunch components: milk and fruit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Inspector's note: Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Non-critical Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Inspector's note: The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-16.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  Inspector's note: Two children in care had no records on file at all. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  Inspector's note: A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-30.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One child in care had no vaccination information on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-30.