Clementine Montessori

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff person #1, #2, and #3, were reviewed. The out of state clearances from the state of Delaware were not completed for staff #1, the Mandated Reporter training for staff #2 expired on 7/22/2024, the National Sex Offender Registry clearance was not completed for staff #3. (see code sheet for start dates).

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that toxic Clorox wipes were on top of a bookcase and it was accessible to the children.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the pillar in the outside play area had chipping paint and plaster.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, it was observed that the glass doors going into the indoor/outdoor play area did not have visual identification on them.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, it was observed that three bookcases in the Magnolia room, one bookcase in the Laurels room, and 4 bookcases in the Sundrops room were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the Epipen medication for child #1 was not current. The medication expired 8/2024.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff #1, and staff #3 were reviewed and the file did not contain documentation of a completed the 10-hour Health and Safety training. (See code sheet for start dates).

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was two electrical outlets in the kindergarten room that did not have protective receptacle covers on them.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed toxics the bathroom of the Magnolia Room. In the Sundrops room, there was toxic diapering substances under the changing table and it was unlocked, and there was toxic (sunscreens) in the office and the toxics were accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed in the kindergarten room that there was chipping paint and plaster on the wall.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the glass doors and windows in the child care spaces did not have visual identification on them.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the hand washing signs in the required areas did not have the required wording from 3270.82(h).

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there were sharp edged scissors that were accessible to the children in the Ginko Room.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the bookcases in the Kindergarten room were a tipping hazard for the children. They were not secured to the walls or floors.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative reviewed staff #1 personnel file and staff #1 Health Assessment was dated 9/22/21 which is past the 24 month period required.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the Office of Emergency Management had not been notified with a copy of the emergency plan as required.

During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

On 4/6/23 during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.