Maple Grove Montessori & Child Care

In a room with 15 children (Specified age of the group was three years old) children were observed to be punching one another, climbing on furniture and equipment, and throwing toys. Caregivers appeared to be overwhelemd. Good judgement and competency was not used by the person in charge when children were not transitioned to other rooms to reduce the behaviors and safety risks in the room.

The changing mat in a classroom was observed to be ripped, making the surface absorbant and unable to be cleaned.

The operation last completed the validation of their people list on January 14, 2026. They were due for validation no later than April 14th, 2026. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the people list was reviewed and validated.

The operation was invoiced for the annual fee on April 3rd, 2026. As of April 28th, 2026, the fee has not been paid. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the fee was paid.

Caregivers were observed using the hand washing sink in the infant room to clean silicone bibs and trays from the high chairs.

Requred postings such as The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation, emergency phone numbers, and the employee list were posted behind the director's desk, making them inaccessible without a person requesting access to the area or the document that they are wishing to see.

Two of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics such as; SIDS/Shaken baby/Early brain development, hazardous materials, medication administration, and food allergies.

Napping equipment (sleeping bags) were observed to be placed very close together, not allowing a clear walkway for staff or children. A caregiver was observed to have to step over the mats to make her way to another area in the room.

Spaces designated as licensed space for children are being utilized as storage and not set up for children's use.

The director's file did not include training certificates for required topics, such as; SIDS/Shaken baby/ early brain development, medication administration, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

For investigation 3195508, the equipment was removed from the active outdoor play space. Recite: a piece of stationary equipment was observed to be in the outdoor active play space with a missing seat, leaving a protruding metal post sticking out from the equipment.

Seven of the ten children's files did not have updated immunization records available for review.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not positioned around the playground to where they could actively supervise the children in their care.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that an outdoor toddler climber was being used when it was missing a slide. The result was an unprotected 24-inch drop.

It was determined in an investigation that good judgment was not exercised when a functioning coffee maker was provided to children to be utilized as a toy.

An infant, five months, was feeding laying down on a boppi pillow.

One of the six children's files did not have a health statement. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the parent signed the health statement.

One of the six children's files reviewed did not have a physician signed health statement 12 months after their enrollment date.

An individual who was being counted in ratio needed an active background check for the current operation. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was removed from the building and the background check was run.

It was determined through the investigation process that parents and guardians are not being made aware of less serious injuries (bites, bumps, scrapes, etc.) when they pick up their children for the day.

Conditions were failed to be met when the required 12 hours were not submitted to CCR inspector by the required first week of the month.

THe operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how the operation will ensure that essential information is available during an evacuation/relocation.

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how staff will reunify children in care with authorized individuals in the event of an evacuation or relocation.

Three of the children's files reviewed did not include current immunization records.

Two of the children's files reviewed did not include an statement of health.

Three of the classrooms did not have a lesson plan posted for review.

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how non-mobile will be transported in the event of an evacuation/relocation.

One of the classrooms activity plans did not have the dates that the plan covers.

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how staff will continue care in the event of a relocation.

An individual without background check results was alone with children. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was removed from the operation while CCR inspector was present.

A caregiver was observed utilizing a cell phone while careing for children.

Two classrooms were infants were present were found to be out of ratio. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when children were moved to accommodate ratios.

A classroom with infants was found to be left without a teacher. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when a teacher was placed in the room.

A sleeping infant was observed to be in a bear suit that included a hood that was being utilized. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the suit was removed.

A sleeping infant was observed to be sleeping with a pillow in their crib. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the pillow was removed from the crib.