Description: Chenal Valley Montessori has full membership with the American Montessori Society; the mainstay of the Montessori movement in the United States. Our mission remains to educate children regardless of learning ability. CVMS does not discriminate on the basis of of race, color, nationality, or ethic origin in the administration of admissions policies.To be considered for admission, a child must be between the ages of 2 and 14 years. The ideal age for admission is between the ages of 2 and 2 1/2.
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| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-28 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-06-12 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-01-23 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-01-18 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-11-09 | Facility Visit | 900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects. |
| 2021-08-16 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-08-06 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-04-21 | Facility Visit | 100.109.1.a.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At application and every two (2) years thereafter 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Staff members and applicants for employment in a Prior to employment and every two (2) years child care facility thereafter 100.110.1.a.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Each applicant to own or operate a child care facility At initial application and every five (5) years thereafter 100.110.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Direct care staff or staff with routine contact with children Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter 1000.1001.1.All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture and equipment that is used by, or around, children. 1200.1201.14.All medications and poisonous substances shall be kept in separately locked areas. 300.306.5.a.The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines; 900.909.3.c.Use zone protective surfacing depths shall be as follows: Minimum compressed loose-fill protective surfacing depths9 inches- Pea Gravel - Protects to Fall Height of 5 feet |
| 2020-08-04 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-09-04 | Facility Visit | 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. A check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be attached to each form.Staff members and applicants for At application or within 10 days of hire/start date and every two years thereafter employment in a child care facility 100.110.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the FBI, which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Direct care staff or staff with routine contact with children Within 10 days of hire/start date 1000.1001.5.Safety straps shall be used at all times in high chairs or any other seats designed to be used with straps. 300.303.4.All staff members who work directly with children shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of training each year in continuing Early Childhood Education. This training shall be registered with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Professional Development Registry or Department of Education or Department of Higher Education approved and shall be geared toward the age group they spend the majority of their time with. 300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation (unless the staff has prior documented training in the required areas).Introduction (8 clock hours) to be completed before being left alone with children: a. Proper supervision of children b. Behavioral guidance practices c. Safe sleep practices for infants d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208) e. Appropriately responding to a crying/fussy infant/child f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers. g. Mandated reporter training h. Administering medication i. Caring for children with special needs / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals |
| 2019-05-10 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-01-15 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2018-09-27 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2018-03-14 | Facility Visit | 1200.1201.15.All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in childrens or staff bathrooms.) 400.401.3.There shall be a written daily schedule posted in each classroom, listing developmentally appropriate activities for children. The program shall offer alternating periods of active play and quiet times throughout the day. 800.801.9.When windows and doors are used for ventilation, they shall be screened and shall not present a safety hazard. |
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