Ithaca Montessori School
Ithaca Montessori School
License/Registration ID: 43388
12 Ascot Place Ithaca, NY 14850
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-001353
Date:
02/05/2026
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
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
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
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
418-1.4(f)(2)
N
418-1.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
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
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
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
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
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
*
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?
02/05/2026
418-1.4(f)(2)
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(f)(2)
Regulation Description
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
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