Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.

Last fire drill was conducted on 07/10/2026 and last fire extinguisher detector check was documented 04/23/2026. Last severe weather drill was documented on 02/19/2025 and lock down on 04/17/2025, per provider drills have been conducted during the year of 2026 but have not been documented. Note: During inspection provider conducted and documented a fire extinguisher check.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2026.

10 staff files were reviewed. Two file are missing high school diploma and two other files are missing foreign education translation. One file is missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (8)(f) Outdoor play extreme weather criteria; (20) Parent's rights; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The director was missing annual training in the following topics: . (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023.

Caregivers personal purses were observed inside a sink cabinet in a pre-k room. In a second pre-k room two cans of disinfecting wipes and three cans of lysol disinfecting spray were stored inside a sink cabinet. The safety latches to the cabinet doors were broken and the purses and cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the purses and cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an are out of childrens reach.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

A child in the infant room did have their hands washed after having a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the child was taken to wash their hands.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023.

The director was miising annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2022.

The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

A group of children of varying ages including children under 2 years of age were sitting on the floor watching a cartoon show on an ipad in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Caregivers did not ensure that three children wash their hands after a diaper change in the infant room. note: This was addressed during the inspection and the children's hands were washed.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2021.

The emergency exit gate leading into the outdoor playground was locked. Caregivers supervising a group of children did not have the key to the lock while in the outdoor playground. Note: This was addressed with the director and the key to the locks was provided to the caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022.

A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2021.

The operational policies reviewewed were missing the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.

1 of 8 children's records reviewed were missing the child's emergency contact address. 1 of 8 children's records reviewed was missing the authorization signature to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. 1 of 8 children's file reviewed did not include the child's immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.