Arka Montessori Academy

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 23, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025.

Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"

Inspector's note: A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The naptime child-to-caregiver ratio may be reduced by 50 percent only when the state's conditions are met.

State rule 746.1613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met"

Inspector's note: One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.

Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025.