Description: A group of educators and community members who believed in the Montessori philosophy of education for all children established the Maria Montessori International Academy. Vivian Cain, our founder and lead directress, opened the school in 2001. The Academy is located in a charming historical home built in the late 1800s that has been remodeled for Montessori educational use.
Our commitment to academic excellence is shown through our very extensive and enriched Montessori learning environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, and innovative approach to each child’s individual learning style. We appreciate and encourage global diversity in our school population: students, families, and staff.
Our curriculum reflects an awareness of the similarities and differences among people, language cultures, and religions. The basic Montessori philosophy of respect for every person is an important part of this commitment to diversity.
Maria Montessori International Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in hiring, promoting, or training of employees, nor in the admissions, rights, privileges, programs, and activities of its students.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-02 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-05-13 |
2021-06-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| Registration 2021-05-13 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) -bagels/animal crackers opened and not dated |
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| Registration 2021-05-13 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) bottles and baby food in refrigerator are not labeled with name/date |
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| Registration 2020-12-07 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -toilet brushes being stored in toddler bathroom-outlet covers missing in toddler room-far corner and several in area by door-other outlets have covers. Teacher stated she does not think the outlets need them in that room. Tape covers some of the outlets. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-06-23 |
A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-06-23 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -changing pad in infant/toddler room has tears in it-toilet brush being stored in preschool bathroom |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2019-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper changing station does not have 2'of sanitizable surface around it. |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. | 2019-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) Director of the ministry does not have safe sleep training (repeat). |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2019-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Three bottles and one frozen breast milk is not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared. |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Three infant staff do not have safe sleep training (repeat). |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a) | 2019-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) Infant room was not approved prior to use. |
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| Registration 2019-10-08 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Bleach and dish soap is accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Diaper cream accessible to children on the diaper changer shelves. Purse accessible in the infant room on a shelf. Two light weight shelves in the infant room need mounted. Fire extinguisher in the infant room is dated 11/2017. |
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| Complaints 2019-09-11 |
2020-05-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: Applicant and infant room staff do not have safe sleep training completed. | ||
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