Montessori School of Downtown

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The operation did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection.

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

Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual trainings.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver held a child so tightly during a tantrum, that the child had bruises and scratches

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

During a follow up inspection, the play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side was not fixed as it was still slightly tilted.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

The play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side is slightly tilted and is a potential safety hazard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

The electrical outlets were uncovered in the Dinosaur, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms. Note: This was corrected when covers were added to the outlets.

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

Two out of ten employees do not have CPR certification on file for review.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Two of ten employees do not have current first aid certification on file for review.

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

Documentation was not available for review to support that seven out of ten employees completed 24 clock hours of annual training .

746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

In the bird classroom, I observed that multiple hooks with children's belongings were not labeled. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the hooks.

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

The operation's fire inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/12/2023.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

One out of three transportation vehicles evaluated are missing a fire extinguisher.

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.