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Reston Montessori School

Inspection · 2022-10-19

Date
2022-10-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Whitney Mcgrath
(571) 835-4717
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/19/2022 between the hours of approximately 11:15 am and 3:05 pm. There were 82 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to 6 years, with 22 staff supervising.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

8
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees hired before 07/01/2020 and that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search by 12/31/2020.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #2 (start date 08/21/2018) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request. Staff #2 had declared in their sworn statement dated 08/18/2018 having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years.
Plan of Correction: Sex offender search was conducted on 10/20/22 and sent to LI
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #2 (start date 08/31/2017) did not contain the results of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: Parents were notified. Physical form will be sent next week.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based on review of emergency supplies, the first aid kit did not contain all required components.
Evidence:
1) The first aid kit did not contain a first aid instructional manual.
Plan of Correction: Instructional manual displayed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of April 2022 and May 2022.
Plan of Correction: Fire drill was conducted but not recorded. We added the dates for April and May.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, when food is brought from home, all requirements were not met.
Evidence:
1) In the NIDO classroom, milk bottles for Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9 were not labeled with the dates.
Plan of Correction: It was dated immediately. Parent wer notified.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review, the center did not ensure to request a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1) The records for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain a written care plan. Information in their records indicated that these children have food allergies.
Plan of Correction: We requested an allergy plan from the families. The appropriate paperwork was given to the parents on 10/19/2022. Will follow up on 10/26/2022.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The records for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency.
Plan of Correction: This applies only for Staff #2 (glitch in the system). Emergency correct in File contact added.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on review of required posted documents and interview with the program director, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (05/2022) were not posted.
Plan of Correction: License was emailed, printed and posted.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services