Sugar Creek Montessori

Nap mats in multiple classrooms did not have sufficient walking space in between the mats.

Cleaning supplies were in a low and unlocked cabinet in multiple classrooms.

A cleaning bottle was not clearly labeled in the Primary classroom.

Nap mats in two classrooms were did not have enough spacing for caregivers to walk between.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Two caregivers present with children in care did not have an eligible background check.

A physical activity policy is not provided to the parents within the parent handbook.

Director is missing 30 training hours for previous year.

3 caregivers are missing required annual training hours.

Multiple bottle of cleaning solution were not labelled in each classroom. Photos were taken.

Director did not have fingerprints completed as part of background check. Note: Scheduled during inspection.

Fire inspection was last conducted December 15, 2020 and has since expired.

The operational policy was missing the following items: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, and Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.

Of the ten personnel files evaluated, none of the staff had training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy plan signed by their parent.

The operation is not testing their smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector monthly. They are also not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.