N4 Montessori Academy Of Melissa

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 Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: The staff did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection two children enrolled into care did not have their most current immunization record and/or affidavit on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: One caregiver observed working in the infant age classroom did not have current SIDs/Shaken Baby/Brain development training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection three caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid certification training on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
• Non-critical Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have the fall test data and manufacturer's instructions for the outdoor unitary surfacing readily available at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was pulled by the arm as a form of guidance. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director is not ensuring that the center is operating in compliance with minimum standards. A child was pulled and placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current fire inspection during the time of the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-15.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The child suffered multiple bite incidents, indicating that staff failed to intervene and prevent further harm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to enforce its biting policy, which requires removing or suspending children with repeated biting incidents. Despite multiple occurrences, the biting child remained in the same classroom, and no corrective action was taken, violating the center?s stated policies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
• Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to notify a parent about a bite injury sustained by the child. The parent later discovered the injury herself, and documentation of the incident was missing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-14.

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 AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A caregiver without an active background check was observed supervising children in a classroom. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to leave the classroom, and a caregiver with an active background check was placed in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A contractor had access to children without a background check on file. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the contractor left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-21.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Duration
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not list the duration of physical activities at the operation, both indoor and outdoor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-21.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not list a plan to ensure physical activities occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-21.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not list the type of physical activities that children may engage in at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-21.