Hope Montessori Academy

2.213.B · Correction due July 21, 2026

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed one staff to be lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions.

Required correction: Immediately (7/21/26) ensure that the program obtains and maintains documentation of a current standard precautions training for all staff to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 07/21/2026

2.213.G · Correction due July 21, 2026

Reviewed 2 staff files and observed 1 staff lacking current documentation of the Department-approved training regarding child abuse prevention.

Required correction: Immediately (7/21/26) ensure that the program obtains and maintains current documentation of the Mandated reporter (Child Abuse Preventions and reporting) training to include the above listed staff. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 07/21/2026

2.229.L · Correction due March 4, 2026

A small foam four leaf clover, pom poms, and cotton balls on shelves the toddler twos classroom, accessible to children under the age of three and posing a potential safety hazard,

Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The items were removed from within reach of children. No response required. Correct by 03/04/2026

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due March 4, 2026

A red slide on the toddler playground to be placed in an area where there was no resilient surfacing. Observed the slide to measure 22 inches in height, posing a potential safety hazard.

Required correction: All climbing equipment must have at the required resilient surfacing. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The slide was removed from the play area. No response required. Correct by 03/04/2026

2.209.A.7 · Correction due April 11, 2025

Reviewed 15 children's records and observed one child's file to have an expired emergency medical authorization, posing a potential safety hazard.

Required correction: Obtain current and up to date emergency medical authorizations for all children as required. Correct immediately by 4.11.2025, an submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 5.11.2025. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.219.B.2

Reviewed 15 children's records and observed two children's records to be missing current health statements.

2.229.E · Correction due April 11, 2025

Thumb tacks in the primary two classroom, where children ages 2.5 years of age are cared for, and posing a potential safety hazard.

Required correction: Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three years of age. Corrected at the time of the inspection the teachers removed all of the tacks from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.229.L · Correction due April 11, 2025

Cotton balls and googly eyes on artwork hanging in the classroom, ones toddler classroom posing a potential safety hazard.

Required correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection the teachers removed all of the art from the classroom. No response is required. Correct by 04/11/2025

2.229.C · Correction due May 16, 2024

Observed during walk through of classrooms that in Toddler 1, Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 the cabinets under sinks were not locked and had bleach and disinfectant accessible to children.

Required correction: All items labeled keep out of reach of children must be inaccessible to children. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of visit. All items were removed making them inaccessible to children. Correct by 05/16/2024