Montessori Childrens Cottage

• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-03.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-03.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-03.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
• Critical AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently
  Inspector's note: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child can swim competently. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  Inspector's note: The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
• Critical AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device
  Inspector's note: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child is required to wear a personal flotation device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: The director time sheets were not available during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-25.
• Critical Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-08-19.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-19.
• Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  Inspector's note: 6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  Inspector's note: 2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
• Critical Pest Extermination
  Inspector's note: 1 active ant bed is present on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
• Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Inspector's note: Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
  Inspector's note: During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-06.

• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-22.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-15.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.