Montessori Learning Institute

During the follow up inspection, a combined group of children were observed and a caregiver stated one group had 11 children and the other group had 6 children. There were 12 children accounted for in the first group.

Observed a bottle of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning spray during the inspection.

The Annual Child Product Certification was last completed on January 20th, 2023.

Medication for 1 child expired as of November 2024.

The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit are expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes during the inspection.

A caregiver stated 10 children were physically present in a classroom when there were only 9 children accounted for. Note: Discussed with the provider that all staff must know the correct number of children they're responsible for at all times.

A food allergy emergency plan for 1 child was missing the physicians signature.

One caregiver was observed in the Pre-K classroom alone with 10 children and the caregivers background check status was inactive. Another caregiver was observed with direct access to 9 children and the operation has not submitted a background check for this caregiver. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the two caregivers can be present.

A training certificate reviewed for the director had the director's name listed and not the trainer's name who provided the training.

An expired Epi Pen was observed for a child with a known food allergy. The Epi Pen expired July of 2023. Note: The provider gave the Epi Pen back to the parent.

2 out of 4 staff training records evaluated did not contain all required training topics.

A signed health statement for 1 out of 4 children's records evaluated was not available for review.

The director is still missing 2 hours of annual training.

Documentation showing a recent fire drills has been conducted was not available fore review during the inspection.

The annual health inspection has not been conducted since February 2, 2021.

A caregiver was observed on a laptop doing other activities that were not directly related to the caring for children in the class.

There were no children signed in for the pre-k classroom during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

The operation only conducted 2 shelter drills and lock down drills within the last year.

1 out of 8 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical treatment and a special needs statement.

Documentation of current CPR and First Aid training for 5 out of 8 staff files evaluated was not available for review.

A gas leak inspection has not been completed January 6th, 2021.

8 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not have the complete 24 hours of annual training available for review.

Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training for the director has not been completed.