Austin Montessori Sunset

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium

It was found that the operation did not give all families the list of Parents Rights, in autumn 2023 as required. This issue has now been resolved by the operation adding the list to their admission materials.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

At inspection, two classrooms had uncovered trash cans that contained garbage.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

At inspection, three classrooms had toaster ovens that could be accessible to children in care.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion · Medium High

The operational policies were missing provisions on suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, employee vaccinations, and inclusive care for children with special needs.

746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily · Medium High

Children aged 4 1/2 to 5 years, who were in care for approximately seven consecutive hours, did not have a designated quiet or naptime.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

The staff training certificates were not available for review at the time of the inspection.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Out of the ten children's files reviewed, one child did not have all the required immunizations up to date.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime · Medium High

Two classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime.

746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person · Medium High

Two members of the governing body are not listed as controlling persons.

746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website · Medium

The operation did not have a signed CPSC form porsted.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High

Two children's medications were not in the original container and did not contain the prescription label.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

The garbage can in a classroom did not have a lid and there was garbage accessible to children.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained · Medium High

The playground outside the Cypress cottage did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

A student teacher observer was present with the children without an eligible background check. The student teacher was sent home during the inspection.