Description: Mission statement
To encourage the development of the whole child by providing a comprehensive Montessori education, cultivating independent thought and foundational skills as well as awareness of their environment; empathy for others; social ease and confidence.
To establish within a child the intellectual, emotional, and physical rigor needed to become a self-directed learner, flexible thinker, creative problem solver, and support their ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live.
To help our students to grow up to be successful global citizens.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 2's room bathroom, there was a broom and dust pan located on the floor leaning up against the wall. | |||
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-30 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, on the outdoor activity area, the child's sitting cart ride on a track was located on a concrete sidewalk with a short block wall on either side causing a hazard. | |||
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-30 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the observations of the Surveyors', in the outdoor activity area, the sand/pee gravel was hard packed under and around the climbing equipment and slides rather than the required 6 inches of resilient surface. | |||
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-05 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the dining area on the kitchen counter, there was a can of all purpose cleaner, accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-05 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the 3's room lacked a prepared and posted dated lesson plan. | |||
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-05 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.1.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the toddler's bathroom, the soap dispenser was empty. | |||
| 2020-05-27 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the roster in 2 out of 2 classrooms were not maintained. The roster in the 2's room did not reflect the number of children present( 8 children present, 7 children listed on the roster). The 3's-5's class did not have their attendance roster with them while on the outdoor activity area. | |||
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-07-24 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Findings include: The sink was located behind the diaper changing table, not next to the changing surface. | |||
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-07-24 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Findings include: Surveyor observed a vent cover bent up on the outdoor area, accessible to enrolled children, exposing a sharp edge. | |||
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-07-24 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Findings include: The sand was observed less than 6 inches within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment of the outdoor area. | |||
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-30 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: The ratio was 0 staff members to 1 enrolled child, in the dining area, when the enrolled child walked alone into the dining, retrieving a lunch/snack bag then re-entered the main classroom and exited the side door to the picnic table area. Staff #1 observed the child walk through the area alone. This lack of staff-to-children ratio in the dining area was previously cited on 7/11/18. | |||
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-30 | article 4 | R9-5-404.D. |
| Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Toddler one ' s classroom: Staff #2 was the only staff member in the room with two enrolled toddler-age children and was cleaning the kitchen area; not providing services to an enrolled child. Two enrolled children were sitting on the floor in the play area of the classroom; one child had their shoes on and one child did not have shoes on. Staff #2 asked the children if they had their shoes on and were ready to go outside. | |||
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: There was a mop and mop bucket on the floor of the main kitchen area; there was water in the mop bucket and the mop was in the water. The mop, bucket and water in the bucket was accessible to enrolled children as they entered and exited the dining area adjacent to the main kitchen. This same deficiency was previously cited on 6/21/17 and 7/11/18. A provider meeting was held with the facility owner on 7/13/17 in which this specific topic was addressed. | |||
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.3.a-f. |
| Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation of the over-the-counter medication and staff acknowledgement of administering the over-the-counter medication: Staff #1 stated that she administered (topically) the calamine lotion to a child who had bug bites. When asked if the calamine lotion belonged to the child, Staff #1 stated no. When asked if there was a permission slip to administer the calamine lotion to the child, Staff #1 said no. This same rule was previously cited on 7/11/18. | |||
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.H.2. |
| Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: The surveyor observed a bottle of liquid pain relief medication, in an opened baggie, on a desk in the main classroom. The medication was stated as belonging to Staff #1, and that it was for her child. A bottle of calamine lotion and a bottle of liquid pain relief medication was not kept in a locked, leak-proof storage cabinet or container and was not kept out of the reach of children. | |||
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After 3 years, now is probably the time for me to give my review of Cedar Tree Montessori: 3 years ago, we moved here from Phoenix, where both girls had been attending a private Montessori school in Tempe. We were unsure how a smaller town Montessori would stack up to "big city" and we were (and have continued to be) pleasantly surprised.
Now, we've even enrolled our youngest in the toddler program, because of the consistency of care, the reasonable rates, the go-out-of-your-way helpfulness, and the pains that Miss Aly and the rest of their lovely staff have taken to work with our special needs children (diet, behaviors, challenges). They have encouraged progress in our children while providing an atmosphere that is both enjoyable and keeps the focus on what is pertinent to learning both socially and educationally.
I am happy that we found them, and my only regret is that they do not go past kindergarten- still, this is an excellent path to beginning a school career!
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