Fishtown Montessori

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND STAFF #3 FILE DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE MARYLAND CLEARANCES OR A RECEIPT REQUESTING OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES,

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO SOAP IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE BLUE CLASSROOM.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THAT STATED, "STAFF AND CHILDREN SHALL WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING" IN THE BLUE CLASSROOM BATHROOM AS WELL AS BY THE SINK AREA IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE IN THE BLUE, ORANGE, AND PURPLE CHILDCARE SPACE WERE THE REFRIGERATOR IS LOCATED.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THERE WAS NO PROOF OF ADDRESS INCLUDED IN THE FILE FOR STAFF #3.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a TB test result as required at initial employment.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file contained a fire safety training certificate dated 3/27/2023.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 file contained a fee agreement that was dated 2/25/2023.

During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a safety walk through and observed visible peeling paint on the wall located by the door in classroom 1 under postings.

During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep. conducted the facility walk through and observed a display case that was above waist length inside classroom 1. The display case is a visible tipping hazard inside the classroom.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff 2 file and discovered that staff 2 did not take the approved first aid and cpr course.

Upon review of the children's file the Certification Rep. discovered that child #1 was missing the entire health report in the file as well as the doctor's signature of the MD on the vaccination record. Child #4 is health report is not signed or dated by MD.

Upon reviewing the children's files during the renewal inspection, the Certification Rep. notice that Children 1through 5 were all missing updated and signed emergency contact forms and as well is updated and signed financial agreements.