University Montessori School

“1103-A.3.5.C.1.2.D: Based on interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 3/6/2026 at approximately 9:14 a.m. a parent emailed S1 reporting that on 3/5/2026, during pick up, C1, 3-years-old, ran toward her car and into the right hand side of the street and S3 did not get up to stop him. The parent reported there were other cars coming down the street behind the parent at the time. S1 did not report this incident to the Department or Child Welfare.”

“1713.A.B Based on interviews at 12:00 p.m., S3 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 3/5/2026 at approximately 5:20 p.m. S3 was sitting in a rocking chair on the center’s front porch with C1, three years old, during aftercare when he ran from the center’s front porch into the street and stood in front of O1’s car when she pulled up to check him out of school. S3 remained sitting in the rocking chair, and did not get up or try to stop C1. O1 got out of her car, retrieved C1 and then left the center with C1.”

“1903.E.5 Based on interviews at 12:00 p.m. and observations , S1 failed to ensure the front area outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. S3 was supervising C1, three years old, during aftercare on 3/5/2026 on the front porch area of the center that is not enclosed when he ran into the street and stood in front of O1’s car when she pulled up to check him out of school.”

“1507.A. Based on record review at 10:59 a.m., S1 failed to have a childrens daily attendance that included the first and last name to whom the child was released for the following days: -On 3/1/2024, 5 of 8 children failed to have documentation of the first and last name to whom the child was released. -On 3/5/2024, 4 of 11 children failed to have documentation of the first and last name to whom the child was released. -On 3/6/2024, 4 of 11 children failed to have documentation of the first and last name to whom the child was released.”

“1707.A.1.2. Based on record review at 11:57 a.m., S1 failed to be on-site full time (32 hours weekly) at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center’s daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met based on documentation of the staff attendance for the month of February 2024. S1 was present on 2/1/2024 from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on 2/20/2024 from 2:25 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.”