Alphabetz Montessori Culebra LLC

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: In Preschool 2, the caregiver said they had 13 children when we verified there were 14 children.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: In the pre-toddler 3 class, the teacher was out of ratio by two children when having 7 children with a specified age of 12-17 months. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a teacher came in.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do administrative or clerical work that takes their attention away from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children"

Inspector's note: Based on the video footage, the infant teacher was seen with their back to the children while working on the classroom bulletin board.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: Based on the video footage, the infant teacher was seen placing a child in the rocker without being strapped in, and fastened that resulted in an injury.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: The school-age children attending before school were being served cereal regularly instead of what was on the daily menu without substitutions being recorded.

Corrected Jan 6, 2026, verified by the state Jan 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The operation violated the probation conditions when they left two children unattended out on the playground, failed to notify their parents, failed to create the incident reports, and failed to contact Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The Toddler I and Toddler III classroom each left a child on the playground during transition from outdoor play to the classroom. Both children were found by other staff at the operation and returned to their assign classroom.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to contact Child Care Regulation on two separate incidents involving children being left unattended on the playground.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: There were two incidents involving children being left out on the playground unsupervised on separate occasions in which the parents were not properly notified.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not create an incident report to share with the parents of two children that were left unsupervised on the playground.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Handwashing Procedures

State rule 746.3419 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Handwashing Procedures"

Inspector's note: Two classrooms coming in from the playground did not wash the children's hands until they were told to do so by Child Care Regulation inspector.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: An infant classroom for ages 12-17 month old infants were having circle time using a tablet.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Information obtained during a routine investigation determined a child was observed walking in and out of the laundry room accompanied by two staff members. This situation raises concerns on supervision and safety protocols.

Corrected Jun 19, 2025, verified by the state Jun 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The incident report that was created for the child being left on the playground has not been shared with the parent.

Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified by the state Apr 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director did not address a situation where a child was left unsupervised on the playground with all of the staff involved. The director also did not ensure a self-report was made to Child Care Regulation or that the parent were notified that their child was placed at risk

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Caregivers failed to conduct their routine name to face checks when transitioning their class from the playground to the classroom, which resulted in a 2 year old child being left unsupervised on the playground for one mintue.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A two year old child was left unsupervised for one minute.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Child Care Regulation was not notified of an incident where a two year old child was left unsupervised for one minute.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: Operation failed to report a situation to parents where a two year old child was left unsupervised for one minute.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: An Incident report was not generated for an incident that involved a two year old child being left unsupervised on the playground.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

State rule 746.4309 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked"

Inspector's note: The complex knots created on the ribbon used as a locking mechanism prevents the gate that leads into an outdoor activity from being opened immediately in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The flexible baseboard was observed detached from the bottom of the wall causing the paint to chip off.

Corrected Jan 9, 2025, verified by the state Jan 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for causing a four-year-old child to be left unsupervised for 49 seconds.

Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified by the state Dec 19, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A four year old child was left unsupervised in the classroom for 49 seconds.

Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified by the state Dec 19, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation was still not able to provide an incident report when asked by this inspector.

Corrected Nov 12, 2024, verified by the state Nov 19, 2024.

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: A signed incident reports is still not available for review.

Corrected Nov 12, 2024, verified by the state Nov 20, 2024.