Arka Montessori of Justin

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: The 12 to 17 month old classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants during naptime.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed promptly.

State rule 746.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt"

Inspector's note: It was determined that staff are not properly changing diapers in a timely manner.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Four children do not have updated written feeding plans.

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by their arm and forcefully placed the child in a chair. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at a child while forcefully seating the child in a chair. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).