Namaste Montessori of Peters

The file for staff # 1 lacked the NSOR clearance. The file for staff #3 lacked a current NSOR clearance. The previous NSOR clearance was dated 1/28/20. The file for staff #4 lacked documentation for the NSOR clearance. The file for staff # 5 contained a current FBI clearance dated 6/27/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 6/24/20. The file for staff # 5 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 6/27/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior NSOR clearance dated 6/24/20.

The file for staff # 1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The files for staff # 2,3,4 and 5 lacked emergency plan training on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

There was 1 Umbrella Tree plant in the preschool room and 2 in the toddler room. The plan is considering toxic.

There was a cracked blue pencil box in the primary room. There was a white shelf with a broken corner creating a sharp edge in the toddler room.

There were 3 mats that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child in the primary room and 2 in the toddler room..

The file for child #1 an OT contained a current health report dated 9/10/25 that was not updated within 12 months from the previous health report dated 6/18/24.

The Avi-Q medication for child # 4 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/28/25.

The file for staff # 2 lacked a current health report. The previous report was dated 6/13/23. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health report dated 9/27/24. The previous report was dated 6/9/22. The file for staff # 4 contained a current health report dated 9/5//24. The previous report was dated 4/11/22.

The file for staff # 2 lacked tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

The facility emergency plan lacked emergency drill log.

According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 6/26/25-7/31/25.

A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

The files for staff # 2,34 and 5 lacked fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 lacked written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

The files for child # 2 and 3 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months.

The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location was dated 12/8/22-12/8/23.

The files for staff #2,3,4 and 5 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.

The shed in the outdoor play space was unlocked and contained containers of Lysol wipes labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children"

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/27/23 and 8/27/24, more than 1 year apart.

The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 and child #3 did not contain an updated immunizations status.

Staff person #1 does not have a current health assessment on file as their most recent assessment is dated 8/25/22 which is over the required 24 months. Staff person #3 does not have a current health assessment on file as their most recent assessment is dated 6/9/22 which is over the required 24 months.

Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training for staff person #2 was completed on 8/23/18 which was not within the approved 6-hour training date window of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.

The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 7/22/19 and 9/10/24, more than 60 months apart.

The financial agreement on file for child #1 was reviewed 8/26/24 and 5/16/24 which is more than 6 months apart.

The file for Staff person #2, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/22-12/19/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.

The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 7/25/23. The prior report is dated 5/9/22.

The prescription medication for child # 2 an Epi Pen lacked the original container. The prescription medication for child # 3 an Aivi-Q lacked the original container.

The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi-Q for child #3.

The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/24/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 2 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/31/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/23/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 4 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/28/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 5 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 8/18/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.

The file for staff # 2 lacked written evaluation every 12 months. The last evaluation on file is dated 8/10/22.

The file for staff # 1 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.

There was a damage screen in the Primary room middle window, the screen is coming of the frame.

There were 3 cracked pole holders with sharp edges in the toddlers playground fence. There was a wooden fence with expose splinters. There was a cracked window well cover in the Primary playground.

There was a gray wall with peeling paint in the primary playground.

There were a rusted toilet paper holder in the Primary room bathroom. There was a rusted metal ring behind the toilet in the toddler bathroom.

There was a broken phone hanger in the wood house in the toddlers playground. There was a gray table with a crack on the edge in the toddlers playground. There was a yellow bin with a clear cracked lid in the Primary playground.

The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 8/31/21 and the current report is dated 9/7/22.

The file for staff #1, lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.