Growing Scholars Montessori School

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 grabbed a child by the arm to get them to go back into the cafeteria.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. 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: Based on the information obtained, the operation did not maintain adequate supervision which led to inappropriate behavior between children.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to ensure children's safety when a child was bitten.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. 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: During the inspection, caregivers in two difference classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. 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 child was observed standing alone in the hall way and then walked back to another room during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles in the infant room contained brown water stains. Note: The provider replaced the ceiling tiles during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report a child's injury requiring medical treatment to CCR within the required timeframe.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: A child's nap mat was placed in front a door during the inspection. Note- The provider moved the nap mat during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation has not provided a copy of the operational policies showing the following information has been updated: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state May 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: As of today, the operation has not provided documentation showing proof of an unexpired Epi Pen for a child with a documented food allergy.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025.

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: Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible during the inspection.

Corrected May 1, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The following information was missing from the operational policies: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Corrected May 15, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping with several toys in the crib during the inspection. Note: The toys were removed from the crib during the inspection.

Corrected May 1, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: Observed 2 expired epi-pens during the inspection that have not been disposed of or given back to parents.

Corrected May 15, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025.