Arka Montessori Academy

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.

Corrected by May 27, 2026

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

746.1613(a) · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

746.2419(7) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

746.1003(6) · Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed

The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

746.1013(a)(3) · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2024

746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members' files did not have the training documents to review.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2023

746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

746.1329(a) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.2505(1) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate

There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.401(3) · Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe

The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.401(8) · Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.401(4) · Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.2705 · School-age Furnishings and Equipment

Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.2405(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair

Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2022

745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

746.1301(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2022