Keystone Montessori Preschool

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 toddler classrooms with dirty or stained carpet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 cans of paint and 1 can of bonding primer observed on the shelf in the accessible food storage closet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 blue, hard plastic whale on a spring for children to ride on. LPA observed a hole in the plastic on the top of the whale and the whale to be missing a handle for children to hold onto, which 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 in [count] out of 6 children's files reviewed which was missing a signed admission agreement, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 items of expired food in the food storage closet and refrigerator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Child #1 did not have any file or records at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #3 stated children have shared bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as toddler and preschool children were observed in the same room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 disaster drills not conducted every 6 months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in cots in the 2 preschool classrooms which are stacked with bedding on top of each cot and the bedding touches other bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the food storage area (closet) in Room 117 was observed to have bleach, hand soap, disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, and cans of paint on the shelf and the door to the food storage closet to be unlocked, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPAs observed Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Elmers Rubber Cement with a lid that was easy to open, in cabinets in the Toddler room which were accessible for children in care, which 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 in 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed to be missing proof of current mandated reporter training which 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 in 4 of 7 children’s files reviewed to be missing the LIC 701 Physicians Report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed 2 pizza boxes on top of the pans and pot in the food storage closet. The top pizza box had an egg carton and a half filled yogurt container with a metal spoon inside the pizza box, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed a cart in the food storage closet with 2 pans and a pot with dried food on them from a prior day which 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 as the menu posted for parents is not current, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff without fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 outdoor spaces with holes in the outdoor padding which 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 in 13 of 13 days of sign in/out sheets between 4/24/24 - 5/13/24 where at least one child on each day that was signed in but not signed out of the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

POC: Director provided the LIC 624 during the inspection. During an interview with the director, statements were made that parent of C1 and C2 informed that the children had blisters inside their and on the hands. Director failed to self report to the department. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care

POC:Per director today was an off day, due to the teacher being absent. Director is going to have a meeting on Absences. Is going to submit proof by 8/25/22. Director is going to hire 2 partime teacher and 1 aides as needed. Will send an updated LIC 500 including the new hires. 9/6/22. Upon arrival LPA observed 13 children being supervised by Teacher Ms. Torres. Three additional children arrived. Total children being supervised by one teacher was 16 children. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Per director, I noticed the carpet needs to be cleaned. 1 POC: Per director she hired a new cleaning lady. Per director she is going to have meeting regarding sanitization and cleaning. She is going to have the staff sign the memo. Director is planning to have annual trainings with her staff. Director has a Environment checklist she will modyfy. Provide proof by 09/06/22. I noticed sometimes the sinks needs to be cleaned. Its the teachers that use them all the time. LPA observed the bathrooms toilets in the rooms to have a yellow ring stains inside/outer part of the the toilets. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care

Staff permitted child to attend facility prior to submission of child’s records

Staff allowed children to share bedding

Staff did not post current menu

Staff did not serve food based on menu

Facility is not properly cleaned and sanitized.