Montessori School Of Downtown

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 Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual trainings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver held a child so tightly during a tantrum, that the child had bruises and scratches Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-22.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: During a follow up inspection, the play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side was not fixed as it was still slightly tilted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-01.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-11.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/12/2023. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side is slightly tilted and is a potential safety hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: One out of three transportation vehicles evaluated are missing a fire extinguisher. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-21.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Two out of ten employees do not have CPR certification on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Documentation was not available for review to support that seven out of ten employees completed 24 clock hours of annual training . Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
  Inspector's note: In the bird classroom, I observed that multiple hooks with children's belongings were not labeled. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the hooks. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: Two of ten employees do not have current first aid certification on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: The electrical outlets were uncovered in the Dinosaur, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms. Note: This was corrected when covers were added to the outlets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  Inspector's note: During a follow up inspection, multiple classrooms felt warm during the walkthrough of the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during an investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support insects were observed in the operation on multiple occasions. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-02.
• Critical Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during an investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support multiple classrooms are hot and not properly ventilated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: In the transition classroom, I observed multiple children, napping on cots and their names did not match the assignment chart. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-01.
• Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
  Inspector's note: The hooks for the children's belongings were not labeled in the Birds, Wildlife, and Elephant classrooms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-01.
• Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Inspector's note: One out of ten employee personnel files evaluated is missing a high school diploma or the equivalent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child walked away from the operation due to inadequate supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-27.
• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support parents were not notified when their child wandered away from the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-27.
• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support parents were not provided with an incident report when their child walked away from the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-27.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have a playground maintenance checklist on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-04.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: One employee does not have education credentials translated into English. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: In the Asia and Cultural classrooms, I observed fans on the floor that were accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-04.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Three employees do not have current CPR certification training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: In the Butterfly, Transition, and Jr Toddler classrooms, cleaning products were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the cleaning products were removed from each classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Four out of ten caregivers are missing current annual training on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Inspector's note: One out of ten caregivers does not have a high school diploma or the equivalent on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.