Garfield Montessori School

2.217.A.7 · Correction due December 9, 2024

Staff member L. alone with a group of 8 mixed age preschool childen in the After School Room. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT qualifications for staff member L.

Required correction: There must be at least 1 qualified ECT supervising each group of children. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.120.A · Correction due December 9, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no documentation of Trails clearance letter for staff member C.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member C. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member C. with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.213.B · Correction due December 9, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members A.V., L.C., P.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Standard Precautions training for staff members A.V., L.C., P. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.213.D · Correction due December 9, 2024

Staff members A. and L. working in Casa Luna with children under the age of 3 years. Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for staff members A.L.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training for staff members A.L. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.213.G · Correction due December 9, 2024

Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members A.V., L.C., P.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of Abuse Prevention training for staff members A.V., L.C., P. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due December 9, 2024

Resilient material underneath the playground and swings to measure approximately 2 inches in depth.

Required correction: All climbing equipment 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.220.A · Correction due December 9, 2024

Reviewed 2 children's emergency medications and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medication.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current emergency medication. Correct by 12/09/2024

2.122.A · Correction due March 6, 2024

No documentation of current fire department inspection.

Required correction: Obtain and maintain current documentation of fire inspection. Submit documentation with written response to specialist. Correct by 03/06/2024

2.121.J.1

Reviewed 9 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letters for staff members A. R., L. W.B.

7.702.62.A.1 · Correction due September 18, 2023

Identified through staff members #1, #2, #3's statements that a preschool-aged child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3-4 minutes on 8/28/2023.

Required correction: All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023

7.702.62.A.2 · Correction due September 18, 2023

Identified through staff members #1 and #2's statements that no written attendance verification was conducted during a transition from the playground to the classroom on 8/28/2023 and a child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground. Specialist asked staff member #1 how many children were present in Casa Sole classroom at the time of inspection today, 9/18/2023, and staff member #1 stated 16 total, but specialist identified through head count that 17 children were present.

Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023

7.702.41.A · Correction due September 18, 2023

Identified through staff members #1 and #2's statements that no written attendance verification was conducted during a transition from the playground to the classroom on 8/28/2023 and a child was left alone and unsupervised on the playground and that new staff member #2 (hired 7/31/2023) was responsible for conducting the head count as the classroom transitioned inside.

Required correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well being of children. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist. Correct by 09/18/2023

Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due September 18, 2023

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Founded · 7.702.62.A.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 18, 2023

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Founded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 18, 2023

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Required correction: Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Submit detailed plan for compliance with written response to specialist.