Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center

1608 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center
License number
294785
Location
1608 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 26.3/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected February 24, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor26.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing75/100
Compliance50/100

Quality Rating

2 Stars

Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.

88

Total Violations

Feb 24, 2026

Last Inspection

33

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (88)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Feb 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(13)Feb 24, 2026

Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Feb 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(13)Feb 24, 2026

Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(13)Feb 24, 2026

Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Feb 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(13)Feb 24, 2026

Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Feb 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 4, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(1)Feb 4, 2025

Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(1)Feb 4, 2025

Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(1)Feb 4, 2025

Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 4, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(1)Feb 4, 2025

Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 4, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 4, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(1)Feb 4, 2025

Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 4, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 4, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(y)Nov 25, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(y)Nov 25, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(y)Nov 25, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(y)Nov 25, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(y)Nov 25, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Oct 4, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 4, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Oct 4, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Oct 4, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 4, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Oct 4, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Oct 4, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Oct 4, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 4, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Oct 4, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Oct 4, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Oct 4, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 4, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 4, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Oct 4, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Oct 4, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Oct 4, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Oct 4, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Oct 4, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Oct 4, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)May 1, 2024

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)May 1, 2024

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)May 1, 2024

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)May 1, 2024

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)May 1, 2024

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Nov 30, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Nov 30, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Nov 30, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Nov 30, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Nov 30, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Aug 9, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(d)Aug 9, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(d)Aug 9, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Aug 9, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(d)Aug 9, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Aug 9, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(d)Aug 9, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(d)Aug 9, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Aug 9, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Aug 9, 2023

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 23, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)May 23, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 23, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 23, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)May 23, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 23, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)May 23, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 23, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)May 23, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)May 23, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 15, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 15, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 15, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 15, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)May 15, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center's safety grade?

Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 26.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center have?

Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center has 88 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 88 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center last inspected?

Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center was last inspected on February 24, 2026.

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