Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Ten children's files were reviewed: one file is missing updated immunization records, second file is missing health statement and updated immunization records and a third file is missing health statement and consent/release information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-13.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985). Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-01-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: Operational policies were reviewed, and the following information is missing: 18(a) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, 18(d) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, 18(f) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and 18(g) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-03.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was supervising 17 children ages 3-4yo, SAG 3yo. Classroom was over ratio by two children. One caregiver was supervising 12 children ages 18mo-2yo, SAG 2yo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-21.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files are missing health statements. One file is missing emergency contact address, releases information and special care information. Seven out of the ten files reviewed are missing the updated information regarding special care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-03.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Nine staff files were reviewed. One file is missing training certificates on the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency preparedness and communicable diseases. A second file is missing copy of driver's license for a caregiver that participates in transportation. A third file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-03.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-07.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-07.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: 1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not equipped with a fire extinguisher. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fire extinguisher was obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Inspector's note: There was no unitary surfacing material for a slide requiring surfacing in one of the children's outdoor playgrounds. The slide was placed over concrete and measurements were 22 inches in height. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the slide was removed from the children's playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
  Inspector's note: 1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not maintained. The side of the middle seat was missing a plastic cover. This posed a safety hazard as screws that had sharp edges were exposed and children could accidentally scratch their legs as they try to access the back seat of the van. Note: The director temporarily covered the exposed screws with duct tape during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.