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Amarillo Montessori Day School

Child care center · 2300 B AVE, Amarillo, TX 79111-1140 · License 542086

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 90. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
4 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.
4 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.
4 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
4 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The nap room was reduced down with 26 children from 18 months to 5 year olds with a specified age group of four year olds. The classroom had one caregiver in the classroom but there was not an additional staff member available in the building.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.
4 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
A report was not made to childcare regulation regarding a medical emergency that required hospitalization.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the evidence obtained, the infants were staying in restrictive devices, including bumbo seats, for more than 15 minutes. One child was observed in a restrictive device for 52 minutes.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Eight children files were reviewed. Three children's files reviewed were missing current immunizations and one child file did not have any immunizations in file to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
It was found during the investigation that a child found a razor blade in a classroom and handled the razor blade.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the evidence obtained, food was being served on the bare surface of the table in the infant classroom.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
4 746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys, sleeping equipment and pacifiers are not being placed aside promptly for sanitizing.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
5 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver employed at the operation suspected abuse and an immediate risk to children and waited months to make a report.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver left her classroom periodically, leaving the children with no supervision.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has not been maintaining attendance records for all staff, including the director, on a routine basis.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the evidence of the investigation, many of the investigation violations were in the presence of the directors or a situation that directors had firsthand knowledge about.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director were not available for review at inspection.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents had limited access inside the operation during operating hours.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The infant/toddler playground had various types of equipment, stationary boat, little tykes car and a seat with broken pieces of plastic that presented as a pinch hazard and rough to the touch. On the prek/school age playground, there was a toy kitchen with broken windows that had sharp edges, one table had the edges broken with sharp edges and the gate to the fence was not pulled tight from the bungee cord and created a large gap that prevents the fence from being completely enclosed. Most of the areas requiring repair or replacement were corrected at inspection. The table and kitchen were removed from the playground at inspection. An additional bungee cord was added to pull the fence exit to be completely enclosed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation has had a frequent visitor at the operation prior to receiving a notification of eligibility.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A report was never received to CCR by the operation related a situation that placed a child at risk.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation has not provided the Parent's Rights information to parents as required to be included in the operational policies.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a classroom was observed over ratio when one staff member, needed for ratio, left the room multiple times to complete other duties, leaving the other caregiver alone with all the children.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (56)

56 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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