Montessori Footprints Learning Center - Arden NC One Star Center License

158 BRADLEY BRANCH ROAD , ARDEN NC 28704
(828) 483-6869

About the Provider

Description: Montessori Footprints is a place where we foster independence and guide children for their love of learning through Maria Montessori's philosophy.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11000861
  • Capacity: 74
  • Age Range: 1 through 9
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-11-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-03 Violation 714 .0605(g)
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Playground A toddler space at the base of the wooden deck, the lattice was broken creating an opening below the deck that was greater than three and a half inches (3 ½”).
2023-11-03 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Playground A toddlers playground, at the base of the fence post near the gate, there was concrete footings exposed at the bottom of the right fence posts.
2023-11-03 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #5, Epi Pen for child L was not stored in the original pharmacy labeled container.
2023-11-03 Violation 849 .0803(12)
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space # 2, five (5) over the counter diaper creams permission to administer medication forms have expired. Child RP Destin permission form expired 8/2/2023, child JK Aquaphor permission form expired 8/23/2023, child BL Butt paste and A & D ointment permission forms expired 9/12/2023.
2023-11-03 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member MK hired 10/19/2023 did not have a medical report on file prior to their first day of employment.
2023-11-03 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child NH enrolled 8/21/2023 did not have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. The medical report on file was dated 10/20/2023.
2023-08-16 Announced Inspection No
2023-07-31 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-22 Violation 714 .0605(g)
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Playground A toddler space at the base of the wooden fence near the discarded items storage there is an opening measuring five and half (5 ½) to six (6) inches deep, it appears that an animal has dug a hole to get under the fence.
2023-05-22 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Metal tonka truck was showing rust.
2023-05-22 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Playground A toddlers playground, active ant mounds were located at the gate. At the base of the fence post near the gate and deck, there was exposed concrete footings at the bottom of the two fence posts. Metal rebar was stick up out of the flower bed at the walk way down to the big playground.
2023-05-22 Violation 826 .0605(i)
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate beside the deck that connects to the side fence was not closed while two (2) groups were on the big playground.
2023-05-22 Violation 849 .0803(12)
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3 Aquaphor for child S expired 6/2022.

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