Mariposa Montessori School

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: At the follow up inspection, the loose fill in the 3-6 year old outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch requirement in the use zones for the stairs, ladder, and one slide.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jul 13, 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: It was found that a child was left alone in the classroom during a transition for about 2 minutes.

Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must notify the state about additional services it offers.

State rule 746.301(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Additional Services Offered"

Inspector's note: The operation began taking the children on walking field trips without notifying Child Care Regulation of this added service.

Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 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: The loose fill in the 3-6 year old outdoor play area did not meet the required 6 inch requirement.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: Five infants in care did not have feeding forms completed and available for review.

Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: A 9 month old child was observed to be sleeping with a blanket on top of her.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 6, 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: A caregiver did not use good judgment when he tripped a child while trying to stop him from running.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing may not be placed over concrete or asphalt.

State rule 746.4907(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt"

Inspector's note: At inspection, one of the operation's playground, did not have the required six inches of loose fill.

Corrected Jan 6, 2026, verified by the state Jan 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation did not have the monthly smoke, CO2 and fire extinguisher testing documentation for the month of October, 2025.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Nov 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The parent did not sign an incident report related to a medical emergency until 4 weeks after the incident occurred.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: At inspection, one playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill in place.

Corrected May 19, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill in place.

Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified by the state May 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The fire inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care"

Inspector's note: At inspection the operation did not have their most recent fire and sanitation reports available to review today.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: At inspection, two caregiver files did not have the pre-employment affidavit (2912) form in their employee records.

Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: At inspection, three child files did not have a health statement, signed by their physician.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).