Amarillo Montessori Day School

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.

Corrected Apr 3, 2023, verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).

Operation Open to Parents At All Times

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.

Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

Operation Open to Parents At All Times

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.

Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

Operation Open to Parents At All Times

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.

Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

Operation Open to Parents At All Times

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.

Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

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

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Standard 746.801(5).

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(1).

AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization

A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(3).

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

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

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(1).

AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization

A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(3).

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Standard 746.801(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).

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

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).

AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization

A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(3).

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(1).

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Standard 746.801(5).

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

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

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Standard 746.801(5).

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(1).

AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization

A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(3).

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.