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Salem Montessori School - Infant & Toddler Program

Inspection · 2022-08-19

Date
2022-08-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
James R Basham
(804) 588-2370
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

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection was conducted on November 14, 2022. Upon arrival at 8:30 AM, there were a total of 75 children ages 3 months-2 years old and 16 staff present. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure Child Protective Services Background Check is completed within 30 days of hire.

EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. CPS Background check for Staff #3 was completed on 8/19/2022; date of hire began 7/11/2022. Background Check was not completed within 30 days of the hire date.
Plan of Correction: CPS Background Checks will be submitted within the first 7 days of hire. Documentation of the findings will be maintained in the staff record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on child record review, the center failed to obtain an immunization record prior to a child being at the center.

EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Child #1 began on 9/6/2022 and there was no immunization or exemption form in the record until 11/9/2022. The religious exemption form is dated 11/9/2022.
Plan of Correction: Center administrator will ensure immunizations for each child will be received prior to enrollment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure staff complete a tuberculosis skin test/screening prior to the date of hire.

EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records.
Tuberculosis screening for Staff #3 was completed after the date of hire (7/11/2022). Documentation in the staff record indicates that the tuberculosis screening was completed on 7/13/2022.
Plan of Correction: Center Administrator will ensure tuberculosis skin test/screenings are completed prior to their date of hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-E
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to keep hazardous cleaning agents in a locked location.

EVIDENCE:
In the Daisy Toddler Classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous cleaning agents (toilet bowl cleaner), unlocked in the bathroom used by the children in care.
Plan of Correction: Hazardous cleaning agents will be stored in the locked cabinet when not in use. Corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure electrical outlets are covered with protective covers.

EVIDENCE:
In the Ivy Toddler Classroom, there were several uncovered electrical outlets observed by the Licensing Inspector.
Plan of Correction: Staff will check all electrical outlets upon arrival each day to ensure outlets are covered with protective covers. Corrected during inspection
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A
Based on interviews & record review, the Licensee failed to have at least one staff in each classroom has current CPR and First Aid certification.

EVIDENCE:
In the Buttercup Classroom Staff #2 and Staff #3 advised the Licensing Inspector that they did not have current CPR and First Aid certification. LI reviewed staff records which did not include documentation of a current First Aid & CPR certification.

In the Lily Infant Classroom, there was not at least 1 staff person present who has current CPR and First Aid certification.
Plan of Correction: Staff will completed CPR & First Aid training/certification. Documentation of completion will maintained in each staff record.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services