Montessori School Of Snellville At Childcare Network #234

591-1-1-.12(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(2) requires that equipment and furniture shall be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint and shall be kept clean.

During an investigation, it was determined that on February 24, 2026, staff failed to ensure a trash can was free of hazardous conditions when a 4-year-old child sustained a left elbow injury from the trash can. The 4-year-old child was sitting on the floor in the hallway when they moved their body and cut their left elbow on the trash can. The trash can was missing a piece which exposed a sharp edge. The injury required professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During an investigation, it was determined that on February 24, 2026, staff did not ensure that watchful oversight was provided when a 4-year-old child sustained a left elbow injury from a broken trash can. There was one staff member in the hall with two children when the incident occurred. The staff member stated that they could see the two children out of the corner of their eye but was unaware of the injury until the child cried out. The injury required professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.29(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(3) requires that the Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

During an investigation, it was determined that on February 24, 2026, a 4-year-old child sustained a deep cut near the left elbow due to a broken trash can. The child received professional medical attention on the same day. The center did not report the incident to the Department within 24 hours or the next work day as required. The center reported the incident on February 26, 2026.

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591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. requires that all transported children be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations and according to manufacturer's directions.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 19, 2025 ; It was determined that Bus ATS-9845 had a missing latch on the seat belt strap used to secure the child in the seat.

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591-1-1-.36(4)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 19, 2025 ; It was determined that Bus ATS-9845 had two seats on the right and five seats on the left with torn seats and exposed foam..

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591-1-1-.36(4)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury.

During a Licensing Study conducted on September 8, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that vehicle tag number ATS-9845 had three seats on the left and two seats on the right that were torn.

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591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. requires that all transported children be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations and according to manufacturer's directions.

During a Licensing Study conducted on September 8, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that vehicle tag number ATS-9845 had a missing latch on the second right seat belt strap used to secure the child in the seat. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.12(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(2) requires that all equipment and furniture be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint; and be kept clean.

It was determined that on August 10, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a four-year-old child sustained an injury to the forehead with a toy block that was not in good repair. Staff statements indicated that the block that hit the four-year-old child was chipped at the corner with exposed pieces of wood. A staff member was positioned near the child and witnessed the other enrolled child throw the block, however they were unable to prevent the block from hitting the child. The child received professional medical treatment.

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