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Montessori Footprints Learning Center

Arden, NC · Buncombe County
158 BRADLEY BRANCH ROAD, Arden, NC 28704
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Quick Facts

Capacity
74 children
Age Range
1 through 9
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 483-6869
158 BRADLEY BRANCH ROAD
Arden, NC 28704
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License Number
11000861
License Holder
MONTESSORI FOOTPRINTS, LLC
License Issued
Feb 19, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:35AM - 5:45PM
  • Tuesday7:35AM - 5:45PM
  • Wednesday7:35AM - 5:45PM
  • Thursday7:35AM - 5:45PM
  • Friday7:35AM - 5:45PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-06-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-06-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-06-03 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space #3, the refrigerator temperature was recorded at 50°F. A follow up temperature check at 12:50 p.m. showed a reading of 48°F, and 2:15p 46°F.
2026-06-03 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4, one (1) red instant cold pack containing gel beads was observed on site in the first aid bag. The product label indicated that the gel beads were non toxic, but the warning label stated that the contents may pose a choking hazard if swallowed.
2026-06-03 Violation 1245 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a)
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 1 and Space 5 children were combine in space 6 practicing for graduation totaling twenty-four (24) children exceeding the space capacity for space 6.
2025-10-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-23 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Space #5, the red couch located in the books center that had several tears exposing the foam.
2025-10-23 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. Space #5, one (1) tube of sunscreen that was to be discarded. Space #3, two (2) tubes of petroleum jelly that expired 4/2025.
2025-10-23 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 hired 10/22/2025, medical report was not completed and on file prior to the first day of employment. Staff member hired 8/4/2025, medical report was not completed and on file prior to the first day of employment.
2025-10-23 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member hired 10/22/2025, TB test was not completed and on file prior to the first day of employment. Staff member hired 8/4/2025, TB test was not completed prior to the first day of employment and/or within twelve (12) months of employment. The TB test on file was dated 11/27/2020.
2025-10-23 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member F. AL. Abed hired 10/22/2025, valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
2025-10-23 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member hired 5/16/2025 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children with signed acknowledgement. The Signed acknowledgement on file was dated 5/25/2025. Staff member hired 8/4/2025 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children with signed acknowledgement. The Signed acknowledgement on file was dated 8/26/2025. Staff member hired 10/22/2025 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children with signed acknowledgement.
2025-10-23 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired 5/14/2024, health and safety trainings were not completed within one year of employment.
2025-08-15 Announced Inspection No
2025-04-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-24 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, the lattice at the end of the ramp was not secured to the base of the ramp and an adult power tool was observed sitting behind the lattice that was not secured. On playground C, I observed the black felt exposed creating a potential tripping hazard.
2025-04-24 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Space #1, a power strip with six (6) uncovered electrical outlets on top of the science shelf.
2025-04-24 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. Space #2, one (1) tube of Aquaphor diaper cream expired 11/2024.
2025-04-24 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired 9/20/2022, First Aid training was due by 2/5/2025. Current First Aid certification was not on file for review.
2025-04-24 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired 9/20/2022, CPR training was due by 2/5/2025. Current CPR certification was not on file for review.
2025-04-24 Violation 1422 .2506(c)
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. Outside, an adult power tool was observed sitting behind the lattice that was not secured at the end of the ramp.
2024-11-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-11-19 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two (2) Purell hand sanitizer wipes were on the counter accessible to the children. In space #5, one (1) cabinet containing hand sanitizer wipes was unlocked.
2024-11-19 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, one (1) sunscreen that expired 4/2024. In space #4, one (1) sunscreen that expired 6/2024.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-06-10 Announced Inspection No
2024-05-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0524-090L
2024-05-20 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #3 the daily attendance was not completed for May 17th and May 20th.
2024-05-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0524-090L
2024-05-15 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Based on the supporting document provided and administrator identifying the staff member, in space # 2, a two-year-old child was made to stay on their cot by a staff member laying their leg on top of the child’s back while the child was laying on its stomach on its cot. ** REPEAT VIOLATION.**
2024-05-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-06 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside, lattice located under the ramp was splintering.
2024-05-06 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 #2 an Epi Pen located in the closet not stored in the original packaging with the pharmacy label. Space #5 an Epi Pen for child enrolled 6/20/2022 was not stored in the original packaging with the pharmacy label.
2024-05-06 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 # 5, child enrolled 10/6/2021 Ventolin inhaler medication permission form expired on 2/28/2024. Child enrolled 6/20/2022 Epi Pen expired 4/2024.
2024-05-06 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In space #2, I observed a staff member not attending to the children in a nurturing and appropriate manner. At lunch, a child was observed to be finished with lunch and went to the book center. The staff member asked the child to return to the table and when the child did not return. The staff member picked the child up by the arms and returned the child to the table.
2024-05-06 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member hired 8/21/23, did not complete First Aid training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate was not on file for review and was due to be completed by 11/19/2023. Staff member hired 10/23/23, did not complete First Aid training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate was not on file for review and was due to be completed by 1/21/2024. Staff member hired 11/6/2023, did not complete First Aid training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate on file was not completed through an approved training organization.
2024-05-06 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member hired 8/21/23, did not complete CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate was not on file for review and was due to be completed by 11/19/2023. Staff member hired 10/23/23, did not complete CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate was not on file for review and was due to be completed by 1/21/2024. Staff member hired 11/6/2023, did not complete CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion certificate on file was not completed through an approved training organization.
2024-05-06 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Trained staff did not review the EPR plan annually. The EPR plan was last reviewed on 2/22/2023 and was due to be updated on or before 2/22/2024.
2024-05-06 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #2, child enrolled 1/2/2023 food allergy action plan was not signed and dated by the child’s parent or health care professional.
2024-05-06 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member hired 8/21/2023, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. A completion certificate was not on file for review. Staff member hired 10/23/2023, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. A completion certificate was not on file for review. Staff member hired 11/6/2023, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. A completion certificate was not on file for review.
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.
2023-05-22 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member IR hired 1/23/23 did not complete First Aid training within the first (90) days of employment. First Aid training was due by 4/23/2023.
2023-05-22 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member IR hired 1/23/23 did not complete CPR training within the first (90) days of employment. CPR training was due by 4/23/2023.
2023-05-22 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #4, child LW Food allergy action plan was not signed by the parent or physician.
2023-04-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-12 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, the daily records of arrival and departure times were not maintained for the children.
2023-04-12 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. On-site recreational soccer shots staff did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review and a facility staff member did not accompany the children to participate in soccer shots.
2023-04-12 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance in space #3 was not completed for 4/11/2023 and 4/12/2023. The staff member corrected this during the visit.
2023-04-12 Violation 1860 .0806(e)
Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. Children in space #3 had runny noses, and dried food and mucus on their face.
2023-04-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-30 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member HS hired 7/18/2022 did not have a TB test on file for review during the 11/16/2022 visit. During today's visit, HS had a TB on-site that was dated 2/25/2021 that was not completed within the specified timeframe of 12 months prior to the date of employment.
2022-11-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-16 Violation 124 G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Staff and Training worksheet was not completed for review, and the current fire inspection was not available for review.
2022-11-16 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, the current activity plans were not posted for reference. The activity plans posted were dated 11/7 to 11/11/2022. The staff member did post the current activity plans during the visit.
2022-11-16 Violation 712 .0605(j)(1)
Pea gravel was used for playground surfacing in areas used by children under 3 years of age. The walkway area between playground B and C had pea gravel under the stepping tiles. Children under three years old access this area daily to get to playground C.
2022-11-16 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The red wooden fence between playground B and C has chipping paint and a rotten board. In playground space A, there is chipping and flaking paint on the side of the building.
2022-11-16 Violation 824 GS 110-91(6); .0605((i)
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence height outdoor measured forty-one (41) to forty-six (46) inches in the back right corner to the right of the sand box.
2022-11-16 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Aerosol can of cooking spray was located in space #5.
2022-11-16 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was not maintained.
2022-11-16 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation that the emergency medical care plan was reviewed with staff was not on file for staff members JD, KM, SM, HS, and KZ.
2022-11-16 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 members SM hired 9/20/2022 and HS hired 7/18/2022 did not have a medical report on file for review.
2022-11-16 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member HS hired 7/18/2022 did not have a TB test on file for review.
2022-11-16 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member JD health questionnaire on file was dated 7/22/2021 and was due to be updated by 7/22/2022.
2022-11-16 Violation 1233 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Staff member KZ hired 8/15/2022 did not have a signed statement verifying that the employee received and reviewed the personnel and operational policies on file.
2022-11-16 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff members SM hired 9/20/2022 and KZ hired 8/15/2022 did not have a signed copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.
2022-11-16 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #2, JP Butt Paste permission to administer medication form expired 11/11/2022, and JD did not have a permission to administer medication form on site. In space #5, EJ did not have a permission to administer medication form for the medication on site.
2022-11-16 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member HS hired 7/18/2022 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
2022-11-16 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member KM Administration of Medication training was completed 6/11/2017 and was due to be completed by 6/11/2022.
2022-11-16 Violation 1901 .1104(1-5)
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. Staff members JD and KM did not have a professional development plan on file for review.
2022-01-18 Unannounced Inspection No

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