Little Stars Montessori

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: The immunization records for two children were not current. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-14.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: The operational policies were deficient in providing information about parentsl rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  Inspector's note: The first-aid kit lacked a guide. This issue was rectified during the inspection, when a guide was supplied to the primary caregiver. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: An statement of the child's special care needs were missing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
  Inspector's note: The TV was on when nobody was watching. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the primary caregiver to turn off th TV. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Inspector's note: The monthly menu initially listed pretzels as part of the toddler's meal. However, this was rectified during the inspection when the primary caregiver updated the menu, removing pretzels from the offerings. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Inspector's note: A primary caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification since 12/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-07.

• Non-critical Orientation for Household Members- Required
  Inspector's note: A household member didn't complete the orientation for household members. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-26.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
  Inspector's note: One child was missing the immunization record and health statement during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-04.
• Non-critical Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-14.

• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have a documented fire drill for December/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were observed by the sink where children could have access. Note: this was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation showing that monthly checks of the fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, & smoke detectors were being conducted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-09.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following item: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-16.