Montessori in the Woods

On the day of the inspection (10/3/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days: 4/25/25.

On the day of the inspection (10/3/25), a fire system test had not been conducted within the past 30 days: 5/2/25.

The most recent FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances.

The wooden play structure in the wobbly. Observed splintering wood on the bottom rail of the play structure.

The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 lacked the following immunizations recommended by the ACIP based on the child's age: 5th DTAP/IPV, 2nd MMR, 2nd Varicella.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.

The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months in between trainings.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP,

The first parental updates for the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement in the file for Child #1 were greater than six months after the child's first day in care.

The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were on outdated forms.

Observed an aglaonema in Room 5 and a golden pothos in Room 2/3, which were accessible to children.

The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were acquired more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current child abuse clearance that was completed after the previous child abuse clearance was expired. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current state police and child abuse clearances that were completed after the previous state police and child abuse clearances expired. The clearances are now current. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid.

Observed in the Primary classroom, located above ground floor, 2 windows that were not restricted from opening greater than 6 inches due to the adaptive chains being broken.

Observed that the facility is using a solution of water, vinegar and Thieves essential oil to clean the changing table after each use. This solution does not have sanitizing qualities.

The file for staff person #4, observed caring for children in the Toddler room, is lacking a health assessment.

The file for staff person #4, observed caring for children in the Toddler room, is lacking documentation of TB testing and results.

The file for staff person #2 contains documentation of current mandated reporter training that was completed more than 60 months after the previous training was completed.

The file for staff person #4, serving as AGS, is lacking documentation of education and experience to serve as an AGS. Staff #4 may serve as an aide until documentation is received.

The file for staff person #4 contains only one of the required two reference letters.

The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in New York state during the previous 5 years, is lacking New York state clearances as required to serve in a child care facility under CPSL.

The facility's letter to parents regarding the facility emergency plan is lacking information on the lockdown procedure.

Observed exposed and protruding bolts at the base of 1 toilet in the downstairs' bathroom and 3 toilets in the upstairs' bathroom.

The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain required PA Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now current.

The file for staff person #4 contains current mandated reporter training completed after the previous mandated reporter training expired. The training is now current.

The files for staff persons #3 and #5, both serving as assistant group supervisors, are lacking verification of 2500 hours of child care experience.

The file for staff person #1 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the 12 month period from 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022.

The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an FBI clearance dated 9/23/2021 obtained through DOE which is not accepted for employment in child care under CPSL.

The file for child #1 is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the 2021 year.

The file for staff person #1 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start of employment in a child care position at the facility. The file for staff person #2 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #3 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start of employment in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #3 contains verification of TB test conducted after initial employment.

The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was not received within 60 days after the first day of attendance. The file is now current.

The file for child #1 is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

The file for child #1 is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid prior to admission.

The file for staff person #3 is lacking an approved PFA/PCPR training and has exceeded 90 days since hire.