Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center
Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center
License/Registration ID: 294785
1608 Trumansburg Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-003363
Date:
02/24/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
N/A
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(2)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
N/A
418-1.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
418-1.15(c)(6)
N
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/24/2026
418-1.11(f)(13)
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.
Corrected
N
02/24/2026
418-1.15(c)(6)
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;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/24/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(13)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/24/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
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;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site (where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202