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Montessori Academy of Virginia - Chesapeake

Inspection · 2022-06-22

Date
2022-06-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/22/22 from 1:50pm until 3:35pm. At the time of the inspection, there were no children in care as the center is closed this week. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center director during the exit interview.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall 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 1 (date of enrollment: 8/31/20) does not contain documentation of a physical examination.
2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The parent of child 1 will be contacted to obtain a copy of the child's most recent physical.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
Based on a review of the mot recent fire inspection and interview, it was determined the center could not provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

Evidence:
1. The most recent fire inspection for the center is dated 3/16/20.
2. The center director confirmed that the fire inspection is expired.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The fire department will be contacted to schedule an updated inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
Based on a review of the most recent health inspection and interview, the center did not ensure that annual approval from the health department is provided.

Evidence:
1. Documentation of the most recent health inspection is dated 11/19/20.
2. The center director confirmed that the health inspection is expired.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The health department will be contacted to schedule an updated inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services