Description: Here at Milestone Montessori School we know how important it is for you to feel confident about the type of childcare you choose for your child. Do you want your child to be enrolled in a Daycare Center or in Montessori School? A place where they can build their independence, try without fear of failing, and most of all take advantage of what a Montessori education can do for them by building a solid foundation to further prepare them for their educational journey.
If your reading this, then I think you already know the answer. We want you to have the peace of mind that your child is in a safe, caring, clean, and stimulating environment; all while developing a lifelong love of learning and preparing them to succeed.
All of our teachers at Milestone Montessori are Montessori Certified and all of our staff have been fingerprinted and background checked. We follow State requirements for appropriate child to staff ratio, and are Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. Our classrooms are multi - aged so the children at various stages of development learn from and with each other. Our program is designed to fit each child instead of making each child fit the program. At Milestone Montessori,
YOUR CHILD COMES FIRST!
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. Two staff so not have cleared CARI's on file and remaining staff CARI clearances are expired. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection staff were observed with backs turned to children on numerous occasions. Staff did not witness a child become injured on the playground. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. On the day pf the inspection staff were asked how old the children in their care were and they were not aware. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection there were 34 children in varying ages and only 3 staff when a 4th staff person was required to maintain ratios. A 4th staff person was in the building and needed to be called to come outside. Ratios were out of compliance for a minimum of 15 minutes. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-27 | 3A:52-4.3(j) |
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Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. On the day of the inspection observation indicated that a 16 and 17 year old were left alone with 21 children outside as the two adults in the building took 13 children back to their classroom. These 21 children were without adult supervision for more than 20 minutes before an adult was sent outside. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Two staff members were supervising children without having had a full orientation training as per interviews . These staff have been working at the center for well over two weeks. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-4.4(b)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for children 2 ½ years of age and older: each group shall be limited to a maximum of 20 children except during meals, naptime, outdoor activities, specially-scheduled events (for example, parties, community speakers, films, etc.), and daily information sharing sessions (for example, “circle time”), which shall not exceed 15 minutes in duration. Violation Observed: Ensure that group size limits for early childhood classrooms are adhered to at all times throughout the center. There were 34 children out on the playground doing the same activities. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Children were observed playing in the parking lot without any form of fencing or vehicular barriers. Parking lot is used during the day by parents and staff. Cease the use of the parking lot as a play space for the children. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Staff person did not provide any activities for the children as the director handled the licensing inspection. Two children sat at the table without any activity. Two separate occasions Licensing pointed out that the staff person needed to provide some sort of activity. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a times. An infant was observed in a bye bye buggy for over 20 minutes and then to only be placed in a mega saucer for an additional 30 minutes. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) |
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All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. A two step process was not followed on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-11-29 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Children were sat down to eat and the table was not washed and disinfected before they were served. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. |
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