Montessori Childrens Cottage

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. 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: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 31, 2026.

High risk Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children

State rule 746.5001(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(16)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child is required to wear a personal flotation device.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. 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: CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(16)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child can swim competently.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"

Inspector's note: The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: 1 active ant bed is present on the playground.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 12, 2025.

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025.

Medium-high risk The fire inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care"

Inspector's note: 6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.

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

Medium risk Posts must be marked to show the proper surfacing depth.

State rule 746.4907(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth"

Inspector's note: 2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025.

Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.

State rule 746.1329(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 12, 2025.