Pinnacle Montessori of St. Paul

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: The operation was over vehicle capacity when placing 15-16 children on a 13-passenger van.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children being transported must be secured in the safety seats or restraints the state requires.

State rule 746.5607(e)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height"

Inspector's note: Five out of six children were measured under 48 inches that ride the operations van.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: The driver that transported children on 8/13/26 did not have the required 2-hour transportation training.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Required Records Storage

State rule 746.803(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Storage"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the field trip transportation logs for the summer available for review.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: The operation had weighted sleep sacks avaliable for infants to use in each crib. During the inspection the operation removed the sleep sacks.

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

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: The sheets in the infant were not fitted and the excess material was tucked behind it.

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

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Acording to documentation the operation had not conducted a fire drill since July 2025. During the inspection the operation conducted a fire drill.

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

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: One caregivers CPR expired on 1/2023.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 4, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One caregiver had CPR that was completed online only without the use of a manikin.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 4, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Four infants in the infant Bliss classroom had outdated infant feeding instructions dating back to September.

Corrected Nov 25, 2024, verified by the state Dec 4, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).