Pinnacle Montessori of Melissa

Medium-high risk Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees

State rule 746.305(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees"

Inspector's note: It was determined that an employee was arrested in October of 2025 and it was not self-reported to Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: The records of six out of ten children did not contain updated immunization records.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Six out of ten records reviewed did not have updated training in responding to food allergies.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies"

Inspector's note: During the inspection one child who had a doctor diagnosed food allergy was not listed on the posted food allergy list. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's name and allergies were added to the list.

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

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026.

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: Six out of ten records reviewed did not have updated SIDS training.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, one of the operation's passenger vans had a fire extinguisher with no charge.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. 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, electrical outlets accessible to children under the age of five were found in two classrooms. The operation director supplied appropriate covers to the outlets when this was noted.

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

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: During the inspection of a playground at the operation, the turf had holes in it in the active play area, presenting a tripping hazard to children.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).