Deep Roots Montessori

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(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was denied water by a caregiver due to the child having a toilet training accident.

Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Drinking water was not made available for a child during snack time and during active play.

Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One out of ten child records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, cleaning supplies were accessible to children under five in three different classrooms or their attached bathrooms.

Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: The Director has not prevented the operation from suffering discipline-based deficiencies in 2025 on multiple occasions.

Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found the operation had been placing two-year-old children into a chair with a belt attached to prevent the children from engaging in disruptive behaviors.

Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 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(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used an inappropriate form of discipline when a three-year-old child was required to remain standing and inactive for twenty minutes, as a form of discipline.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 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: This standard was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the wrist while disciplining the child.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. 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: This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not change a child's diaper promptly.

Corrected Feb 16, 2025, verified by the state Mar 4, 2025.

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: During the inspection a child was napping on a cot during nap time which was blocking an emergency exit. This was corrected during the inspection when staff removed the cot from in front in front of the exit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Ten out of ten staff training records did not have training in the storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Jan 2, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.