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Montessori School of Leesburg

Inspection · 2023-04-18

Date
2023-04-18
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 9:10am and 10:45am There were 4 classrooms observed with a total of 60 children with 10 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed being dropped off, taking care of personal belongings, eating their morning snacks brought from home, playing outside and participating in circle time. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.

Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review and interview, staff did not submit a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.
Evidence: Staff #1's most recent documented TB screening is dated 3/10/2021. Center management confirmed that the staff person had not completed a repeat TB screening.
Plan of Correction: They are aware that it's expired and they were supposed to get it done. I will talk to them about making the appointment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. There was two bottles of cleaning agents observed on an open shelf in the children's bathroom in Classroom 1.
2. The lock on the cabinet which stores cleaning materials in Classroom 4 does not work.
Plan of Correction: We will fix the lock.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Hazardous substances that were not kept in the original container did not clearly indicate their contents.
Evidence: There was a unidentified spray bottle observed on the shelf in the children's bathroom in Classroom 1. Center management confirmed that the spray bottle contained a mixed cleaning agent.
Plan of Correction: We'll label the bottles.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, hand washing requirements were not met.
Evidence: The children in Classroom 4 did not have their hands washed with warm water and soap prior to eating their morning snack. The children were observed having hand sanitizer squeezed onto their hands before eating.
Plan of Correction: I'll remind them about hand washing before meals.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services