Description: Cornerstone Montessori Christian Academy is a Licensed Child Care Family Home in Benton AR. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-09 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-05-20 | Facility Visit | 1200.1201.12.Electrical outlets shall be guarded. Protective caps, if used, shall be large enough to prevent swallowing. 1200.1201.7.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly; 300.303.2.Primary caregivers licensed after November 1, 2002, and all secondary caregivers shall have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). If a diploma or proof of a GED is not available, a reasonable attempt to obtain a copy shall be documented. 300.303.8.b.At least one (1) caregiver who has a current certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization shall be on site at all times. If the home 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 require hands on, skill-based instruction, as well as practical testing. Training and certification that is provided solely online will not be accepted; and 400.402.10.Infants sleep space (e.g. crib) shall be free of loose bedding. If a light blanket is necessary, it is recommended that it be kept at or below the mid-chest area of the child. Staff shall not cover the faces of infants. 700.701.2.a.All licensed homes shall meet the following:All food shall be safe and stored properly to prevent spoiling; |
| 2021-05-14 | Facility Complaint | 300.301.5.a - The caregiver shall be responsible for children in care at all times and shall exercise prudent supervision. When a caregiver is not in the same room with children the children shall be frequently observed, and the caregiver shall remain close enough to easily hear them; |
| 2021-05-14 | Facility Visit | 100.108.1.c.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective owners, household members who are ten (10) years of age or older, and 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 Licensed Home - Prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal records 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 the nationwide check.) 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 staff member Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter 100.109.2.c.Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check including the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry, conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. 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 criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years. (A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees.)Staff members and applicants for employment in a Licensed Home Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter 300.301.1.d.ONENumber of Children: 9 - Ages of Children: 2-up (no more than 3 between 2 and 3 years) 300.301.5.a.The caregiver shall be responsible for children in care at all times and shall exercise prudent supervision.When a caregiver is not in the same room with children the children shall be frequently observed, and the caregiver shall remain close enough to easily hear them; 300.303.2.Primary caregivers licensed after November 1, 2002, and all secondary caregivers shall have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). If a diploma or proof of a GED is not available, a reasonable attempt to obtain a copy shall be documented. |
| 2021-04-13 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-02-12 | Facility Visit | 1100.1103.7.a.There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:Impervious (non-absorbent) smooth surfaces that do not trap soil and are easily disinfected; 700.701.2.b.All licensed homes shall meet the following:The home shall have a refrigerator with thermometer visible and the temperature shall be maintained at forty-one (41) degrees or below. (Freezer thermometer shall be maintained at zero (0) degrees or below); 700.702.3.Children shall not share the same bottle. |
| 2020-07-30 | Facility Visit | 100.101.3.The Division has the power to establish rules, regulations and standards for licensing and operation of child care facilities. This includes all powers with respect to granting, revocation, denial and suspension of licenses. Decisions regarding special situations shall be made on an individual basis by the Division. Information regarding an appeal process is available upon request. 1200.1202.2.A fire extinguisher with a minimum of five (5) lbs. ABC rating shall be installed in the kitchen area of the home and shall be properly maintained. Caregivers shall know how to operate the extinguisher. (Clarification: These fire extinguishers are required by State Code to be inspected annually and have the approval verification tag attached. An alternative to the inspection is the purchase of a new fire extinguisher annually and retention of the receipt verifying the purchase.) 400.401.1.There shall be a posted daily schedule, which includes age-appropriate activities, including alternating periods of active play and quiet activities throughout the day. 900.909.3.a.Use zone protective surfacing depths shall be as follows: Minimum compressed loose-fill protective surfacing depths Inches - Loose-Fill Material - Protects to Fall Height of:6 inches - Shredded/recycled rubber - Protects to Fall Height of 10 feet *Shredded/recycled rubber loose-fill protective surfacing does not compress in the same manner as other loose-fill materials. However, it is recommended that care be taken to maintain a constant depth as displacement may still occur. |
| 2020-07-28 | Facility Complaint | 100.102.1 - A Child Care Family Home is defined as a situation in which children are cared for in a caregivers own family residence or in some other suitable family type residence. There shall be no more than one license issued per home/structure. (This does not apply to situations such as duplex where two licenses could be issued to two separate applicants.) |
| 2020-02-19 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-12-10 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2019-08-20 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
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