Description: A group of educators and community members who believed in the Montessori philosophy of education for all children established the Maria Montessori International Academy. Vivian Cain, our founder and lead directress, opened the school in 2001. The Academy is located in a charming historical home built in the late 1800s that has been remodeled for Montessori educational use.
Our commitment to academic excellence is shown through our very extensive and enriched Montessori learning environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, and innovative approach to each child’s individual learning style. We appreciate and encourage global diversity in our school population: students, families, and staff.
Our curriculum reflects an awareness of the similarities and differences among people, language cultures, and religions. The basic Montessori philosophy of respect for every person is an important part of this commitment to diversity.
Maria Montessori International Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in hiring, promoting, or training of employees, nor in the admissions, rights, privileges, programs, and activities of its students.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2024-04-18 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The mulch level is too low making it hazardous for falls. Several stakes have popped up from the edging creating potential tripping hazards. |
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| Registration 2024-04-18 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) During inspection, one staff member present did not have curren fingerprints on file with the division. |
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| Registration 2024-04-18 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) During inspection, one staff member present did not have a current consent on file with the division. |
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| Registration 2024-04-18 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) During in spection 5 out of 5 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of current universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-10-03 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Two staff members present with children did not have current consent forms on file with the division. |
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| Registration 2023-10-03 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2023-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper cream and wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were laying on a low open shelf in the bathroom. Sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" were laying on a low open shelf by the back door. |
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| Registration 2023-10-03 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2023-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Over 10 students sleeping in the toddler room were laying on mats directly on the floor. |
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| Registration 2023-10-03 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2023-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) A mop was being stored in the corner of the bathroom. Diapers were being stored openly on a low open shelf. |
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| Registration 2023-10-03 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Two staff members present with children did not have current fingerprints on file with the division. |
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| Registration 2023-05-15 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2023-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Several items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. In the primary room, lysol wipes and dawn soap were being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Diaper wipes were being stored on a low open table in the bathroom of this classroom. In the middle classroom, pinesol was being stored in a low unlocked/deterred cabinet under the sink. In the toddler room, detergent pods and pinesol were being stored in an unlocked/deterred cabinet under the sink. The soap in that bathroom by the sink was also labeled "keep out of reach of children". |
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| Registration 2023-05-15 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2023-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) A mop, broom, & toilet cleaning brush were being stored in the bathroom. Diapers were being stored open on a shelf in the bathroom. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-01-04 |
2023-01-09 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-30 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2022-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member did not have up to date background check on file. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-04-13 |
Orientation | 2022-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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