Pinnacle Montessori

A toddler was observed playing in the mulch in the outdoor playground while eating a waffle. This was corrected at inspection when the waffle was thrown away.

Three of ten training records audited did not have CPR training that included hands-on skills based instruction.

A child was observed playing with a fast-food cup containing melted dairy product on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash was removed..

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised for four minutes.

Two children were sleeping on mats that were torn.

The side door of the van used to transport children does not open.

The operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.

A caregiver who had direct access to children in care was found by the Centralized Background Check Unit to be ineligible to be present at operation. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.

Wire fencing was accessible behind a garden area on the playground and the fencing of the garden area was in need of repair due to becoming loose. A play area behind another garden area had two wooden boards on the ground, with exposed screws and a container was also in the play area containing dried cement with a rod sticking out.

Based on the DFPS investigation, a two-year-old child cut their finger on a paper cutter that was stored accessible to children in the classroom.

Based on the DFPS investigation, caregivers were facing away from the children. One caregiver was prepping lunch, and the other caregiver was assisting children in the restroom. Neither caregiver was visually aware of the children in the classroom.

Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left a classroom to inform the director of an injury that occurred in the classroom, leaving the second caregiver over ratio by three children. Caregiver was left alone with fourteen children with a specified age group of two years.

The operation was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.

Three medications were stored in the first aid cabinet which belonged to children that were no longer enrolled and another medication was stored in a basket that expired on 8/8/25. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from storage area to discard.

Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file at time of review.

A section of the ceiling was missing half of a ceiling tile in the Mesquite classroom due to a leaking air conditioner unit. Ceiling tiles were also observed with yellow stains in the Maple, Willow, Oak, and Mesquite classrooms.

Five out of ten records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file at time of review.

The operation did not have documented that the fire extinguishers had been inspected.

Caregivers did not have all of the required training at the time of inspection.

Three out of the ten records reviewed did not have education qualification requirements on file at the time of review.

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file at time of review.

A fire drill for May had not been recorded.

One out of 10 child immunization records reviewed did not have a record on file.

A director change occurred approximately a month ago and the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation.

Two out of 10 staff files evaluated did not have a documented orientation completed. Caregivers hire dates were 5/22/24 and 5/23/24.

Two classrooms had a toaster oven on the counter accessible to the children.

A child was seen wandering inside the building from the playground.

A child was left on the playground unsupervised.

One of the children records evaluated did not have anyone listed as an authorized pick up personnel.

The operation's annual fire inspection expired on 10/11/2023, upon request, the operation did not have their recent fire inspection form to provide during the inspection.

One of the children records evaluated did not have the child's admission date to the center. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the child's admission date was added to the record.

The operation did not provide the requested transportation training certificate.

A caregiver who drove the van to pick up the afterschool children from school did not have a completed transportation training or certificate.

On 10/2/2023, former director Nancy Gonzales informed me that she is no longer working at the operation. An email was sent to the operation by inspector Natasha Harper, asking the operation if they have found a new director. The operation failed to inform Licensing of their change in Designee and Ms. Gonzales is currently still listed as a Designee.

The vent in the nap room bathroom was covered with dust.

A caregiver who drove the van to pick up the afterschool children from school did not have a completed transportation training.

Based on information gathered the operation reported a positive covid case a day late.

The operation had damaged ceiling tiles in multiple classrooms. The operation came into compliance when photos of the repaired ceiling tiles were sent via email.

The operation's permit holder did not respond to multiple attempts by director requesting the repair of missing/damaged ceiling tiles in multiple classrooms. The operation came into compliance when they provided photos of the repaired ceiling tiles.

Based on interviews conducted, two caregivers failed to supervise a child in their care during transition and as a result, an 18-month child walked away and entered a vacant classroom without the knowledge of the caregivers. The child was left unattended for four minutes.

A Fire inspection was not available for review.

Pre-primary playground was missing the required depth of loose fill within their use zones.

One out of ten staff files had an expired CPR and First Aid training.

Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.

An emergency preparedness plan was not accessible for review.

Five feeding instruction forms were noted not up to date. Note: Forms were dated 5/6/2022.

An infant caregiver failed to use good judgment when she moved an infant by using her feet to reposition him.

A caregiver redirected an infant on two separate occasions by pulling the infant's arm and leg, causing the child to hit his face during one of the interactions.

An infant caregiver was not attending to crying infants. Infants were allowed to cry for approximately 25-30 minutes without being comforted.

There were two bead strings found in the infant classroom (0-12months). One string was on a child and the other was found inside an infant crib. Note: Caregivers removed immediately.

Classroom Mesquite is currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.

The loose-fill around the all fall zones in both playgrounds did not have the required depth. The loose fill was less than 1 inch in some areas.

Two caregivers were negligent in accounting for their children responsible while in their care.

An incident report was not available for review.

Based on the evidence provided a caregiver was noted utilizing a cell phone while caring for children.

The operation did not notify parents in a timely manner of the incidents regarding supervision.

Based on interviews conducted, two caregivers in two different incidents failed to supervise a child age 4 and child age 2 years old, by not ensuring all children were accounted for resulting in the children being left behind.

The operation failed to report to Licensing on negligent supervision.

The operation did not notify parents in a timely manner of the incidents regarding supervision.

Based on interviews conducted, two caregivers failed to supervise children in their classroom as a result of two children 2 years of age walking out of the classroom.

Two employees present during the investigation were found missing background checks. Individuals did not have an eligibility status and were present in the operation.

An incident report was not available for review.

The operation failed to make a report to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours regarding children who were placed at risk while in their care due to a lack of supervision.

A review of Employees Who left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.