Near Southside Montessori

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, I observed that 2 infants were with a caregiver. The caregiver was feeding an infant on the floor in an infant seat, buckled up on the tummy rather than the shoulders. Another infant was in a highchair and was not buckled up.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026. 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: During the inspection, I reviewed 10 children's files. The operation couldn't find the health statement.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, I observed that several classrooms have desk fans accessible to children. In addition, a toddler classroom has an electrical outlet that needs to be covered. Several classrooms have exposed wires accessible to children. In outdoor areas, there is a tree with sharp aggregate, which could be a hazard for children. There is a crack in the ground that could be a hazard for children.

Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).