Maple Grove Montessori & Child Care

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: In a room with 15 children (Specified age of the group was three years old) children were observed to be punching one another, climbing on furniture and equipment, and throwing toys. Caregivers appeared to be overwhelemd. Good judgement and competency was not used by the person in charge when children were not transitioned to other rooms to reduce the behaviors and safety risks in the room.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: The changing mat in a classroom was observed to be ripped, making the surface absorbant and unable to be cleaned.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Parents must be told about an injury that needed treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.307(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a child sustained an injury in care that required treatment by a health care professional and the parents were not notified until pick-up, approximately 3 hours after incident occurred.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees

State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"

Inspector's note: The operation was invoiced for the annual fee on April 3rd, 2026. As of April 28th, 2026, the fee has not been paid. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the fee was paid.

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

Medium risk The operation must check (validate) its background-check list every 3 months.

State rule 745.651(2)(A) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list"

Inspector's note: The operation last completed the validation of their people list on January 14, 2026. They were due for validation no later than April 14th, 2026. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the people list was reviewed and validated.

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

Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.

State rule 746.2419(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed using the hand washing sink in the infant room to clean silicone bibs and trays from the high chairs.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway"

Inspector's note: Napping equipment (sleeping bags) were observed to be placed very close together, not allowing a clear walkway for staff or children. A caregiver was observed to have to step over the mats to make her way to another area in the room.

Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 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: For investigation 3195508, the equipment was removed from the active outdoor play space. Recite: a piece of stationary equipment was observed to be in the outdoor active play space with a missing seat, leaving a protruding metal post sticking out from the equipment.

Corrected May 5, 2026, verified by the state May 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Seven of the ten children's files did not have updated immunization records available for review.

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

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: Two of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics such as; SIDS/Shaken baby/Early brain development, hazardous materials, medication administration, and food allergies.

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

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: The director's file did not include training certificates for required topics, such as; SIDS/Shaken baby/ early brain development, medication administration, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

Corrected Apr 28, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about a change in its space.

State rule 746.301(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Space"

Inspector's note: Spaces designated as licensed space for children are being utilized as storage and not set up for children's use.

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

Medium risk Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

State rule 746.403(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public"

Inspector's note: Requred postings such as The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation, emergency phone numbers, and the employee list were posted behind the director's desk, making them inaccessible without a person requesting access to the area or the document that they are wishing to see.

Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not positioned around the playground to where they could actively supervise the children in their care.

Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 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: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that an outdoor toddler climber was being used when it was missing a slide. The result was an unprotected 24-inch drop.

Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that good judgment was not exercised when a functioning coffee maker was provided to children to be utilized as a toy.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: An infant, five months, was feeding laying down on a boppi pillow.

Corrected May 6, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One of the six children's files reviewed did not have a physician signed health statement 12 months after their enrollment date.

Corrected May 20, 2025, verified by the state May 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: One of the six children's files did not have a health statement. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the parent signed the health statement.

Corrected while the inspector was there.