Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025.. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Inspector's note: Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-05.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-07.

• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-13.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-29.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The play equipment had mildew. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  Inspector's note: The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-22.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30). Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-23.
• Critical Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-23.