Spellwell Montessori School

“Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.”

“Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.”

“Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right.”

“The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023.”

“One staff hired in April 2024 was observed in the infant classroom without a CPR/First-Aid certification, and/or training.”

“Two staff observed in the classroom in the role as a caregiver did not have a CPR/First-Aid certification available for review on file. One staff in the infant classroom and one staff observed in the Discover's classroom did not have any form of certification available for Licensing to review.”

“The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 07/14/2022.”

“A total of 10 out of the required 30 hours were observed for the Designated Director. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome 2. Brain development 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medication 5. Building and physical premises”

“As of 10/04/2023, the childcare facility did not notify parents of children enrolled of the abuse/neglect deficiency. The childcare facility was notified of the deficiency on 09/28/2023.”

“One infant, 7 months of age was observed with a blanket in the crib during naptime.”

“Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was popped on their back aggressively during naptime, which resulted in a bruise on the child's back.”

“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, one staff file was not available for review upon request. There were no training documents available for a staff employed with children under 24 months of age.”

“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation an incident/illness report was not documented related to an incident that resulted in a child receiving injury. An incident report was not documented, and/or shared with the parent/guardian of the child once the operation was made aware of the incident.”

“One child, two years of age exited the side door in the classroom to the outside area unsupervised. The incident resulted in the child being hurt. The caregivers were not in physical proximity and lacked visual awareness of the child during the time of the incident.”

“During the walkthrough a water hose, a swimming pool, and sprinkler equipment was observed near the outdoor play area, which was accessible to children.”

“A pool observed had a standing body of water that was accessible to children. The pool was not gated, and the remainder of the pool water was accessible to children while they were outside. The pool water was removed.”

“On 06/05/2023, a child, 2 years of age opened and exited the side door in the Discover's classroom without adult supervision, which led to a gated outside area. As of 06/08/2023, the Director did not report the incident to childcare regulation.”

“The employee list was not validated by January 15th as stated in minimum standards.”

“Four staff records contained incomplete training certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed. The Director printed out certificates while Licensing was present in order to document Health and safety audit certificates.”

“Seven out of eleven staff files did not contain certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed.”

“Two caregivers observed within the Toddler classroom did not include training related to children with special needs. One child, 3 years of age with down syndrome was observed within the classroom setting.”

“Eleven out of eleven staff files did not include documentation of orientation. The Director informed that files were not available for review at the center while Licensing was present.”

“Three infant classrooms observed did not include infant feeding instructions for infants enrolled. Each caregiver per classroom acknowledged that they have not obtained infant feeding instructions for infants in care.”

“Training records were not observed during the annual inspection. Staff training records were not available upon request. Training topics related to a Health and Safety Audit were not observed. Training topics not observed include: emergency preparedness, food allergies, abuse and neglect, administering medication, and communicable diseases.”

“Eleven out of eleven staff files did not have a CPR/First-aid certification available for review. It was reported that four staff are new and has not obtained the required training. Training files were not available for review.”

“During the walkthrough, one child was observed walking out of room 104 without adult supervision. Two children were observed walking out of the main room while the caregiver was tending to other children. Four infants were observed strapped in the high chair unattended while the caregiver stepped out the classroom. The Director was informed of the safety concerns observed, and compliance was met immediately.”

“A total of two COVID cases were not reported to CCR. Documentation was received to portray a positive COVID case on 06/01/2022, and another reported on 06/30/2022. Licensing was not notified of positive cases of communicable diseases within the Childcare facility.”

“The director had 20 hours out of the required 30 hours of annual training. The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS/Shaken Baby, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.”

“One caregiver did not have documentation of current First Aid certification.”

“One caregiver did not have documentation of current CPR certification.”

“Three out of three caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.”

“One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”

“The personnel records and training records were not available for review during the inspection.”

“The operation has not validated their background check list since 4/26/2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.”

“One out of ten children's records evaluated was missing a release person. Nine out of ten children's records evaluated was missing an address for their emergency contact.”

“The operational policies are missing statements on safe sleep for infants, a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed, emergency preparedness plan, parents may visit at any time, and physical activites and active play.”