Illuminate Montessori

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that multiple staff had completed CPR training online and it did not included in-person training with a manikin or hands on component.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a copy of the playground manufacturing instructions for the inspector to review.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: While inspecting the playground it was determined there was not enough loose fill present and that more loose fill would need to be added.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a record of their training hours for the year.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a record of their employment start date.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Apr 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Potty-chairs must be sanitized.

State rule 746.3407(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Potty-Chairs"

Inspector's note: A potty chair was observed with urine in a restroom used by children 18 to 36 months. Contamination of toys and other objects in the room contributes to the transmission of diseases and germs in operations. The deficiency corrected during the inspection when a caregiver cleaned and sanitized the potty chair.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: A child did not have complete immunization records on file.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: Orientation documents for 6 caregivers were not available.

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

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: 9 staff annual training certificates for 2023 to 2024 were not available.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 3 staff hired prior to September 2023 did not have a notarized affidavit available.

Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).