Palm Grove Montessori Academy

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: During a record review, 10 children's files were reviewed. 2 were missing current immunization records. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the parents and updated records were sent over via email. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: A possible situation of child-on-child touching was brought to the operations attention, and the operation did not provide an incident report within 48 hours. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: Through a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was yelling at children for discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: Two children were putting objects on and in a child's clothing. The caregiver was not aware it was occurring and did not intervene. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  Inspector's note: The month of November was missing a fire drill documentation. This was corrected at inspection when the childcare center completed a fire drill during inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: A gas leak test was completed, however, documentation has not been received and available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-10.
• Non-critical Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
  Inspector's note: All caregivers and director need water safety training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-10.
• Critical Swimming Pools - Lifesaving Devices
  Inspector's note: The operation had one life saving device. One more is needed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-10.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: There was one caregiver present without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.