Joy Montessori

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

State rule 747.3705(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover animals.

State rule 747.501(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Animals"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026.

High risk Smoke detectors must be tested as the state requires.

State rule 747.5115 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: The home did not have documentation that the smoke detector had been check monthly. Corrected: The primary caregiver checked the smoke detector and documented the information.

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

Medium-high risk The operation must review the list of unsafe children's products and remove any it has.

State rule 747.3935(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have an children's product form.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 747.5107(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: The operation did no have documentation that the fire extinguisher had been checked monthly. Corrected: When the primary caregiver check the fire extinguisher and documented the information.

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

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be skill-based and hands-on.

State rule 747.1313(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on"

Inspector's note: Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 747.501(8) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.

Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified by the state Dec 16, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).