Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Saginaw

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of fire drills for November 2025 or June or July of 2026.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: An infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib swaddled and did not have a sleep exemption form on file. This was corrected during inspection with the caregiver removing the child from the swaddle.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 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: During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was out of ratio by 3 children with one caregiver.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.

State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was observed over the maximum group size by one child. This was corrected during inspection, with the director adjusting the classroom ratio.

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

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation has repeated deficiencies that require the permit holder to take appropriate actions to ensure compliance.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 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 inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 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 classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 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: One room with a specified age of 3 years old during inspection was out of ratio by 2 children.

Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 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 left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 1 minute and 24 seconds during a classroom transition.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 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: Based on the ages present with one caregiver for a two-minute period, the caregiver was out of ratio by 8 children.

Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.

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

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 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: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 14, 2026. 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: The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for injuries requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.

State rule 746.701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.

Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 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: An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025.

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: A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge"

Inspector's note: Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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"

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

Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.

State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025.