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Middleburg Montessori School

Inspection · 2022-03-08

Date
2022-03-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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 (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm with staff. There were 32 children, ranging from nine months to five years of age, present with six staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside, washing hands, eating lunch and resting. Three children's records and three staff records were reviewed. One emergency medication, it's authorization form, the emergency drill log, the written list of allergies, and fire and health inspections were all reviewed.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Thursday, 4/7/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas outside the facility were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence:
1) the fence surrounding the outdoor play area has chipped and peeling paint
2) the garden box's boards are separated leaving exposed, protruding nails/screws
3) the picnic table has splintered wood that is deteriorating in some locations
4) a tree stump is located next to the fence enabling a child to potentially climb up and over the fence
5) there are shelves on the young children's play area fence enabling a child to potentially climb up and over the fence
6) on the young children's play area, there is wire fencing over the garden area with exposed sharp ends and rusty nails protruding
Plan of Correction: Staff stated that the tree stump has been moved further from the fence, the garden will be removed, and the other items will all be addressed so the outdoor play areas are maintained in a safe condition.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation, and an interview with staff, the facility failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: there was no written list of allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in the young children's community, the children's house, or on the playground with the children.
Plan of Correction: Staff have created a written list, placed it on the clip boards under the attendance sheet, and will ensure it is wherever children are present.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of three child records, and an interview with staff, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan 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.
Plan of Correction: Staff gave mom the form and requested that it be completed.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services