Growing Scholars Montessori School

During the inspection, caregivers in two difference classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for

A child was observed standing alone in the hall way and then walked back to another room during the inspection.

During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles in the infant room contained brown water stains. Note: The provider replaced the ceiling tiles during the inspection.

Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report a child's injury requiring medical treatment to CCR within the required timeframe.

A child's nap mat was placed in front a door during the inspection. Note- The provider moved the nap mat during the inspection.

The operation has not provided a copy of the operational policies showing the following information has been updated: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

As of today, the operation has not provided documentation showing proof of an unexpired Epi Pen for a child with a documented food allergy.

An infant was observed sleeping with several toys in the crib during the inspection. Note: The toys were removed from the crib during the inspection.

The following information was missing from the operational policies: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible during the inspection.

Observed 2 expired epi-pens during the inspection that have not been disposed of or given back to parents.

During the inspection the active play space had not been inspected. Note: The active play space inspection was completed by the director prior to the completion of the inspection.

During the inspection I observed an infant with a pacifier attachment in the crib. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.

During the inspection I observed a sharp plastic item near the play equipment, I also observed a large ladder used for repairs all accessible to children in care. Note: Items were removed prior to the completion of the inspection.

During the inspection, I observed two classrooms have incomplete sign in and sign out sheets. Note: Sign in and sign out logs were completed prior to the completion of the inspection.

A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check. Note: The caregiver in direct care of a child now has an active background check on file.