Montessori School of Downtown

746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The operation did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual trainings.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2026

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care

Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

During a follow up inspection, the play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side was not fixed as it was still slightly tilted.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

The play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side is slightly tilted and is a potential safety hazard.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Two of ten employees do not have current first aid certification on file for review.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Documentation was not available for review to support that seven out of ten employees completed 24 clock hours of annual training .

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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

Two out of ten employees do not have CPR certification on file for review.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation's fire inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/12/2023.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

746.4505 · Storage for Individual Belongings

In the bird classroom, I observed that multiple hooks with children's belongings were not labeled. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the hooks.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

One out of three transportation vehicles evaluated are missing a fire extinguisher.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

The electrical outlets were uncovered in the Dinosaur, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms. Note: This was corrected when covers were added to the outlets.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

746.3407(10) · Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

During a follow up inspection, multiple classrooms felt warm during the walkthrough of the operation.

Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

746.4505 · Storage for Individual Belongings

The hooks for the children's belongings were not labeled in the Birds, Wildlife, and Elephant classrooms.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

In the transition classroom, I observed multiple children, napping on cots and their names did not match the assignment chart.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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

One out of ten employee personnel files evaluated is missing a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

746.801(8) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

The operation does not have a playground maintenance checklist on file for review.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

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

In the Asia and Cultural classrooms, I observed fans on the floor that were accessible to children.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Four out of ten caregivers are missing current annual training on file for review.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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

One out of ten caregivers does not have a high school diploma or the equivalent on file.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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

Three employees do not have current CPR certification training.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

In the Butterfly, Transition, and Jr Toddler classrooms, cleaning products were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the cleaning products were removed from each classroom.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

746.1045 · Education Outside of U.S.

One employee does not have education credentials translated into English.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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

Four out of ten employee records evaluated were missing CPR/First aid training that adheres to the CPR guidelines as the manikin portion was not completed.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One out of ten children's records evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver was allowed to have access to the children prior to receiving the results of the FBI background check. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of the background check are received.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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

Eight out of eight caregivers did not have annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2021

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

Two caregivers in two separate classrooms did not know an accurate count of how many children they were responsible for. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when the caregivers recounted the children in care.

Corrected by Aug 10, 2021