Spanish Grove Academy- Edquisitive Montessori

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a FARE form on file.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, a staff member did not know how many children were in their care. *Note, this was corrected when the staff member counted the children in the room.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.

State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"

Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete.

Corrected Nov 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: Seven staff files did not have training certificates in the required HASA topics for review at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Nov 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a FARE form on file.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

State rule 746.4001 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit was incomplete at the time of the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the missing components were located and placed in the kit.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Two chilidren did not have current immunization records.

Corrected Nov 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Six staff members did not have operational policy and staff policy acknowledgment forms available for review.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.

State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"

Inspector's note: The staff administered expired medication to child. *Operation admitted this after realizing that it happened*

Corrected Sep 2, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, it was determined that the parent did not sign the food allergy plan.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 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: During the investigation process, it was determined a caregiver did not have administering medication training.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. 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: An infant not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when updated instructions were sent to the operation.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 diaper-changing mat that was ordered does not meet the requirements or the needs of the children.

Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through, there was a 12-month-old child in the classroom with a 3-year-old. Exceeding the 18-month age requirements.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapering supplies must be kept out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3501(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: Diaper cream was expected in the toddler restroom. Diaper cream was moved to children's cubbies that were out of the reach of the children.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024. 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: In one of the toddler classrooms, there was not a changing mate for diaper changing.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Maximum Height - Under Age 2

State rule 746.4607(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Height - Under Age 2"

Inspector's note: Children ages 14 months - 20 months were playing on a play structure over the allocated height required. The height was 46 inches.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).