Spellwell Montessori School

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 Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
  Inspector's note: Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
• Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-05.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: One staff hired in April 2024 was observed in the infant classroom without a CPR/First-Aid certification, and/or training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-04.
• Critical HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
  Inspector's note: Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-20.

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: Two staff observed in the classroom in the role as a caregiver did not have a CPR/First-Aid certification available for review on file. One staff in the infant classroom and one staff observed in the Discover's classroom did not have any form of certification available for Licensing to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-10-11.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 07/14/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: One infant, 7 months of age was observed with a blanket in the crib during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-04.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: A total of 10 out of the required 30 hours were observed for the Designated Director. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome 2. Brain development 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medication 5. Building and physical premises Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
• Non-critical Parental Notification - Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Deficiency Use Form 7266
  Inspector's note: As of 10/04/2023, the childcare facility did not notify parents of children enrolled of the abuse/neglect deficiency. The childcare facility was notified of the deficiency on 09/28/2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was popped on their back aggressively during naptime, which resulted in a bruise on the child's back. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-28.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, one staff file was not available for review upon request. There were no training documents available for a staff employed with children under 24 months of age. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation an incident/illness report was not documented related to an incident that resulted in a child receiving injury. An incident report was not documented, and/or shared with the parent/guardian of the child once the operation was made aware of the incident. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-28.

• 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: One child, two years of age exited the side door in the classroom to the outside area unsupervised. The incident resulted in the child being hurt. The caregivers were not in physical proximity and lacked visual awareness of the child during the time of the incident. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-24.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
  Inspector's note: A pool observed had a standing body of water that was accessible to children. The pool was not gated, and the remainder of the pool water was accessible to children while they were outside. The pool water was removed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough a water hose, a swimming pool, and sprinkler equipment was observed near the outdoor play area, which was accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: On 06/05/2023, a child, 2 years of age opened and exited the side door in the Discover's classroom without adult supervision, which led to a gated outside area. As of 06/08/2023, the Director did not report the incident to childcare regulation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-08.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The employee list was not validated by January 15th as stated in minimum standards. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-02-03.