Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger

Staff allowed a child under age 2 years to use play equipment with a five-foot surface height which resulted in the child being injured. (Note: The maximum height of the highest designated play surface for children under the age of 2 years is 32 inches).

State verification recorded Aug 20, 2026.

Standard 746.4607(b)(2) · Maximum Height - Under Age 5

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 10, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026105147

Visit source ID

905716748

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Out of 13 infant feeding instructions 12 were not current. The last day updated was May, 2026

State verification recorded Jul 16, 2026.

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

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025949401

Visit source ID

905643022

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One child did not have a current immunization record on file.

State verification recorded May 28, 2026.

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

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 27, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025899713

Visit source ID

905643021

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One caregiver completed CPR through an on-line course which did not allow them to practice their skills on a manikin.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 3, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025899714

Visit source ID

905643021

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The fire extinguisher on one vehicle has not been approved by the fire marshal since April 2024.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 5, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025940137

Visit source ID

905643021

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One caregiver did not have current SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.

State verification recorded May 28, 2026.

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

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025940136

Visit source ID

905643021

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Video footage showed a caregiver failing to implement positive redirection strategies with the children. Video footage shows that the caregiver failed to appropriately intervene and redirect children during an altercation. The footage shows the caregiver physically restraining one child by the arm while instructing the other child to retaliate by hitting the child.

State verification recorded May 20, 2026.

Standard 746.2803(4)(C) · Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 15, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026192316

Visit source ID

905716747

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It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when disciplining a child in care. A video recording captured the caregiver aggressively grabbing and pulling a child by their arms multiple times, an action that resulted in bruising on the child?s right upper arm and left lower arm. The video recording also captured the caregiver grabbing the child's leg, which caused the child to fall backward. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).

State verification recorded May 20, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 15, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026182294

Visit source ID

905716747

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It was found that a caregiver yelled at a child during an altercation with another child. Additionally, the caregiver has a pattern of yelling at children when frustrated.

State verification recorded May 20, 2026.

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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 15, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026181358

Visit source ID

905716747

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