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Gloucester Montessori School

Inspection · 2022-06-02

Date
2022-06-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
There were 26 children present, ranging in ages from 3 years to 6 years with 6 staff supervising including administration. 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 3 child records and 2 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 licensing inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations

5
Standard 22VAC40-185-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Toddler's House room, there were two bottles of water conditioner on the window sill with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution".
Plan of Correction: The center will keep all hazardous substances locked away.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on review of children's records and interview, the center did not ensure in 2 of 3 records to obtain documentation of immunizations before the child can attend the center.

Evidence: In Child# 2's record (start date 02/01/22) and Child#3's record (start date 1/26/21), there was no immunization documentation found. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for each child was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request physical/immunization documentation to include in records.
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure in 1 of 3 records to obtain documentation for physical examination.

Evidence: In Child's#2's record (start date 2/01/22) there was no documentation of a physical examination found. Interview with staff confirmed the physical examination documentation was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request physical/immunization documentation to include in records.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations.

Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation of monthly emergency drills available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure to maintain a log for all emergency drills.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain in 2 of 3 records all information for children's record.

Evidence: In Child#2's record (start date:02/01/22) and Child#3's record (start date: 01/26/21), there was no documentation of viewing proof of child's identity and age. Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request copies to include in records.