N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

The staff did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials at the time of inspection.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

One caregiver observed working in the infant age classroom did not have current SIDs/Shaken Baby/Brain development training on file.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

At the time of inspection two children enrolled into care did not have their most current immunization record and/or affidavit on file for review.

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

At the time of inspection three caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid certification training on file for review.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The operation did not have the fall test data and manufacturer's instructions for the outdoor unitary surfacing readily available at the time of inspection.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director is not ensuring that the center is operating in compliance with minimum standards. A child was pulled and placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was pulled by the arm as a form of guidance.

746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.

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

This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current fire inspection during the time of the inspection.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The child suffered multiple bite incidents, indicating that staff failed to intervene and prevent further harm.

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to notify a parent about a bite injury sustained by the child. The parent later discovered the injury herself, and documentation of the incident was missing.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to enforce its biting policy, which requires removing or suspending children with repeated biting incidents. Despite multiple occurrences, the biting child remained in the same classroom, and no corrective action was taken, violating the center?s stated policies.