N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: One caregiver observed working in the infant age classroom did not have current SIDs/Shaken Baby/Brain development training on file.

Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection three caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid certification training on file for review.

Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: The staff did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials at the time of inspection.

Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the fall test data and manufacturer's instructions for the outdoor unitary surfacing readily available at the time of inspection.

Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection two children enrolled into care did not have their most current immunization record and/or affidavit on file for review.

Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 3, 2026. 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: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director is not ensuring that the center is operating in compliance with minimum standards. A child was pulled and placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. 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: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was pulled by the arm as a form of guidance.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. 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(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current fire inspection during the time of the inspection.

Corrected Feb 15, 2025, verified by the state Feb 10, 2025. 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: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The child suffered multiple bite incidents, indicating that staff failed to intervene and prevent further harm.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 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: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to enforce its biting policy, which requires removing or suspending children with repeated biting incidents. Despite multiple occurrences, the biting child remained in the same classroom, and no corrective action was taken, violating the center?s stated policies.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to notify a parent about a bite injury sustained by the child. The parent later discovered the injury herself, and documentation of the incident was missing.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).