Pinnacle Montessori Academy Of Saginaw

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.

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: A classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: During inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.

• 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: A classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: During inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: During inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.
• 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: A classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: One room with a specified age of 3 years old during inspection was out of ratio by 2 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Inspector's note: Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-16.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-16.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-14.
• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-01.
• Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  Inspector's note: Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-01.

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 Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-27.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-03-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.