Creative Beginnings Montessori Center

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the facility, LPA observed a kiddie pool on the playground with standing water. LPA was informed that the pool was used the previous day and the water had been standing since then. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $500.00 was also issued with this citation.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #7, was missing an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) for a Type A citation that was issued on 7/23/2024. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 was observed proving care and supervision however, the staff did not have a criminal record clearance in order to be employed at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1, #3 & #4, did not have proof of completing the required training on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #2 & #4 were missing the required immunization(s). This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #4 did not have a record of TB (LIC 503) on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

On 05/13/22 licensee removed the mop buckets and mops from the children's restroom and outside play area, storing them in an area that was inaccessible to children. During today's inspection licensee removed brooms and dust pans by storing them inaccessible to children in care. Licensee agrees to store equipment in a closet with a child safety lock. On 05/13/22 and 08/04/22, LPAs observed a bucket of water half filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom and in the children's outside play area, mops were accessible to children. Also multiple brooms and dustpans were accessible in the corner of one bathroom and classroom. This poses an immediate risk to children in care. 8 This deficiency was cleared during today's inspection.

Immediately licensee agrees to have a barrier placed on the window, making them inaccessible until repairs are made on or about Monday, 08/08/2022. LIcensee agrees to send proof of correction by sending a picture to licensing by POC date. On 05/13/22 and 08/04/22, LPAs observed four classroom windows to be cracked and/or shattered. One window is shattered with exposed sharp glass protruding outward. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

Licenasee agrees to send proof of enrollment for staff in ECE calss: Child, Family and Community by