New Horizons Montessori Academy

During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the file did not include an emergency drill log.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of liability insurance

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of experience. Staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 file did not include verification of education

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.)

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 did not have their FBI results on file, and Staff 4 did not have the DHS version of the FBI clearance, they had the Dept of Justice. Staff 3 and 4 are past their provisional hire period.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 had a physical on file that was older 24 months.

At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and 2 did not have proof of a physical, including shot record, on file.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update on file.

During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 had been observed several times, aggressively patting a child on their backs to burp as well as to place to sleep. The same staff member was observed sprinkling water on the infants face to wake them up.

During the compliant visit on 8/22/23, 2 preschool age children were observed standing along the wall alone outside the children's bathroom on the 2nd floor. At the same time, an older school age child, was observed in a classroom alone across from the bathroom. No other staff or adults were in the hallway. After about 2-3 minutes, a staff member was observed exiting a closed door on the opposite side of the children. Another staff member was observed walking towards the children from the opposite end of the hallway. This staff member was just observed and counted in ratios for a classroom on the 1st floor.

During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 would force feed the children in the class.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #1and #2 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, in Room 1, 3 infants were observed sleeping in infant chairs/rockers.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23: 1. There was an unwound hose in the outside area leading to the outdoor play area. 2. There was excess foliage growing in the path to the outdoor play area. 3. There was an unassembled playground clubhouse in a box at the entrance to the outdoor play area.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #3 had a health assessment dated 10/10/19. She is required to have a new health assessment every 24-months.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have a copy of the inspection summary posted for the parents to access in a conspicuous location.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, child #1 had emergency contact information electronically signed on 9/15/22 which is outside of the required 6-month update.

During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have adequate instruction for the parents to access the regulations electronically.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #4 AND ROOM #3 WERE NOT SET UP FOR CHILD CARE. THE ROOMS DID NOT HAVE FURNITURE OR TOYS APPROPRIATE TO DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. THESE ROOMS WERE STAGED FOR CHILD CARE AT INITIAL INSPECTION. THE ROOMS ARE NOW EMPTY AND NOT READY FOR CHILD CARE.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE FIRST-AID KITS.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22: 1. ROOM #4 HAD EXPOSED SCREWS ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE ROOM'S ENTRANCE. 2. ROOM #6 HAD FRAYED ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE FLOOR.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED (9/14/16).

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, CHILD #1 HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD. IT WAS DATED 4/30/21.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #1,3,5,7,8 AND 12 DID NOT HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #3, 4, 9 AND 14 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRE ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FROM EYE WITNESSES THAT VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD FORCEFULLY MAKE CHILDREN SIT WHEN SHE WAS REDIRECTING THEM.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPROTING EVIDENCE TO CONCLUDE THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD USE AN INAPPROPRIATE TONE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY.