Arka Montessori of Princeton

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: Cleaning supplies accessible to children were located in a pre-primary classroom and in the bathroom of a primary classroom. .

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. 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: Lysol sprary was located accessible to children in the Pre-Primary 1 Class Room. The spray was relocated to a safe storage location when this was pointed out.

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

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was uncovered that the operation was not consistently ensuring access to drinking water for the children during active play.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed promptly.

State rule 746.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt"

Inspector's note: A child was found in clothing soiled by human waste at the time of pick up by their parent.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication records must show the date, time and amount given.

State rule 746.3805(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given"

Inspector's note: The operation did not log the daily breathing treatments of a child in care.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Activities for Toddlers - Develop Self-help Skills

State rule 746.2507(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Develop Self-help Skills"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were putting diapers or pull ups on children rather than work with those children to potty train them.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: A caregiver struck a child in care on the back of the head.

Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver pulled a child in care by the arm while attempting to discipline the child.

Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, outlet covers were not in place in outlets in the Toddler 1, Pre-Primary 1 and Pre-Primary 2 classrooms. The operation replaced all outlet covers when this was brought to their attention.

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