Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Alamo Ranch

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

At time of inspection, six out of seven monthly feeding instructions were not updated for the month of May.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

At time of inspeciton, crib sheets were observed to not be tight-fitted.

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

At the time of the inspection, two out of the ten staff members did not have current CPR/First Aid certifications for review.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing mat in the infant room had two tears on the vinyl. Note, a picture of the diaper changing mat was taken.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Several classrooms were observed of having the children's cots stored in the restroom. One restroom had toilet paper on the floor next to the cots. Several cots stacked up also had the children's blankets. Note, pictures were taken of all classrooms and restrooms.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

At the time of inspection the caregiver in the toddler room stated there were 18 children in her care when there were 16. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver recounted the children.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Recite: Bolts were observed to be protruding from the PVC pipe that is utilized as a barrier. Chicken wire was observed on the ground on the playground.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The loose fill on the playgrounds was not installed the thee reuqired 6 inch depth.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Bolts were observed to be protruding from the PVC pipe that utilized as a barrier. Chicken wire was observed to be on the ground on the playground.

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

A nine month old infant, who does not walk, was observed to be utilizing a cot for napping.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director did not have training certificates totaling 30 hours available for review.

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

A standing fan was observed to be on the floor in the primary room.

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

Five of the nine caregivers did not have training certificates totaling 24 hours available for review.

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

A caregiver was observed utilizing their cell phone for personal use while supervising a napping group of children.

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

An investigation revealed that caregivers were utilizing personnel devices, such as cell phones, for non-job-related activities, including viewing camera footage and sending text messages.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

It was determined in an investigation that a caregiver was using prohibited punishment by yelling at children as a form of discipline.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Operation did not have a Sleep Exception Form completed for the two month old infant observed asleep in a restrictive device.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was observed not functioning in one of the operation's vans used to transport the children in care.