8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

A trampoline was observed at the facility during hours of operation. Immediate Action: On 09/24/25, Director will the trampoline from premises Preventative Action: On 09/24/25 and ongoing, the staff will make sure to refrain from purchasing any type of trampoline for the facility Compliance Monitoring: On 09/24/25, Director made all staff aware that trampolines are not allowed at the center 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

The center failed to have 7 out of 14 person(s) providing care to sign an annual statement that they have, or have never had, an arrest or substantiated referral to a child protective services agency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval. 03/25/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 Ponderosa Montessori Inc 4000201 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 14 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training. 8 educators are missing the health and safety training. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD

The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses 03/25/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 Ponderosa Montessori Inc 4000201 Preschool Classroom (continued) the same items between washing. One cot observed did not have a label attached. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

The center does not keep a change of clothes and an adequate supply of diapers on hand for each child. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval. Preschool Classroom 8.9.4.24.D.3.:A center will change wet and soiled diapers and clothing promptly. Staff members will wear non-porous, single-use gloves when changing a diaper and wash their hands after changing a diaper. Food service gloves are not permissible for diaper changing. Finding The center does not keep a change of clothes and an adequate supply of diapers on hand for each child. One child missing extra clothing. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The individual center capacity is not posted in the Class \room(s) in an area that is readily visible to parents, staff members and visitors. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval. 03/25/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 7 Ponderosa Montessori Inc 4000201 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

The center’s first aid kit does not contain a bar of soap. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The wooden posts are not in good repair as evidenced by splintering dry wood. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval. 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The play equipment under the tree is not safe in that the tree branches hang directly over the play equipment. The archway exposes sharp edges on the bottom of the metal which could be a potential hazard. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan and submit to licensing for approval.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Effective as soon as the background check is received the director will send them to licensing. Director will continue to send new staff for finger printing. 09/24/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Ponderosa Montessori Inc 4000201 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Corrective Action Plan Effective 9/24/2024- Director will schedule CPR certification course for the new staff hires. Director will continue to Schedule CPR trainings as needed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 6 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Will get updated immunization records from parents, and place in files. 09/27/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Ponderosa Montessori Inc 4000201 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.2.b.:The name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. Emergency contact numbers must be kept up to date at all times. Finding Of the 6 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Will up date emergency contacts, and place it in file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

The center failed to have 3 out of 4 person(s) providing care to sign an annual statement that they have, or have never had, an arrest or substantiated referral to a child protective services agency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Will get employees to sign Abuse Statements and put them in files. 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 6 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Corrective Action Plan Licensed certified CPR Trainer will hold a course

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The toys, equipment, premises are not in good repair as evidenced by an exposed nail. Arch which has chicken wire has exposed sharp edges. Will get maintenance to take out / cut off screw, and to tighten the chicken wire that is exposed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.