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Top Hat Montessori will give your child the best start, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child will grow in confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe complete emergency information for each child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment that includes a parental statement for each child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a health assessment that includes a medical evaluation for every child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for every child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must submit evidence by October 17, 2022 of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test by a health care provider. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe up to date immunization records for each child enrolled in care. Provider must submit evidence of up to date immunizations appropriate for the child's age or an appointment to receive current vaccinations. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed one toilet in the girls' bathroom that is not in good operating condition. Facility must have the toilet repaired and in good working condition. Evidence of either a work order or the working toilet must be submitted to the Office by October 21, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe scissors, tweezers, and an operable flash light in the first aid kit. Facility must submit evidence of missing items by October 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Full | 13A.16.12.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe 1% or nonfat milk present. LS observed 2% milk present and was told it is used for children older than 2 years of age. Facility must furnish the required milk for all children with the exception being for parents or health care providers who request otherwise. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04I(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that OCC received a complaint stating that children have been sustaining injuries while in care and that parents are not being notified regarding each injury. LS did not observe evidence of the operator as recording or maintaining a file on each injury or accident as required. Facility states that they usually notify parents on their parent app. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that children have been sustaining injuries while in care and that parents are not being notified in a timely manner. Facility states that they notify parents on their parent app. Facility was able to show LS one note on the app but not for one of the incidents in question. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries and was hit by a teacher. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being abused. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. However, the facility did not notify the Office an allegation of child abuse or neglect. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.07B | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint stating that children were coming home extremely thirsty. LS interviewed staff concerning water access and water bottle placement. 2 staff members told LS that children in their classrooms had to ask for their water bottles and that they are placed on a shelf that children cannot reach. One staff member told LS that the children's water bottles in their classroom was below their cubbies and that children have access to them at all times. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries and was hit by a teacher. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being abused. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. However, the facility did not notify the local department or law enforcement agency as required by Maryland law. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries. LS spoke with staff and staff and staff members do not believe that children are being neglected. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states that children are sustaining injuries in the facility. LS spoke with staff members and they do not believe that children are being subjected to injurious treatment. Facility states that they have been retrained in abuse and neglect reporting and all certificates have been sent to their LS. | |||
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