Darling Kids Montessori

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover release of children.

State rule 747.501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Release of Children"

Inspector's note: The operational policy/parent handbook that the primary caregivers provide to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include all the required information. Information missing included promotion of outdoor physical activity, how to contact Licensing, health checks and more. These policies were broken down on separate documents not included in the parent handbook to be issued to parents.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

State rule 747.3101(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: The operation's menu does include the following lunch components: milk and fruit.

Corrected May 28, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

State rule 747.4401(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

State rule 747.4607(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear"

Inspector's note: A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 747.605(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate"

Inspector's note: Two children in care had no records on file at all.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

State rule 747.4603 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"

Inspector's note: The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child in care had no vaccination information on file.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 747.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"

Inspector's note: Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).