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Renaissance Montessori School

Inspection · 2023-05-15

Date
2023-05-15
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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.
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the Administrative staff from 12:10 pm to 2:00pm. Thirty five children were present with five staff providing supervision. The toddlers were observed either on their cots for naptime or finishing up lunch. The older children were outside eating lunch on the picnic tables. The center reports that their are no medications onsite for any of the children. Six injury/ accident reports were reviewed as well as six children and two staff files. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were unlocked.
Evidence:
In the bathroom used by classroom 3, which serves children between 3 to 6 years of age, was a container of sanitizing wipes accessible and unlocked on a shelf.
Plan of Correction: We will remind all staff to keep hazardous substances locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on a review of the allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list and interview with staff, it was determined that the center is not maintaining a current list of those children who have allergies, sensitivities or dietary restrictions, nor was the list dated.
Evidence:
1. The allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list was not dated.
2. Documentation for child A shows that the child has an egg allergy however the allergy list has it as a sensitivity.
3. Documentation for child B shows that the child has an allergy to milk, eggs, peanuts, avocado and melon however the allergy lists has these items as sensitivities.
4. Staff reported that child D has a dairy sensitivity however that information was not on the allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction list.
Plan of Correction: We will revamp our allergy, sensitivity and dietary restriction list to make sure it is accurate and dated.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on a review of the evacuation drill log and interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that the center is not implementing monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence:
There was no practiced evacuation drill for January 2023.
Plan of Correction: We will remember to do monthly escape drills.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on a review of documentation and interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that there were no written allergy care plans for children with diagnosed food allergies.
Evidence:
1. There were no allergy care plans on file for child A, who has an egg allergy or for child B who has a milk, egg, peanut, avocado and melon allergy nor for child C who has a cashew allergy.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to obtain allergy care plans from a physician for those children who have diagnosed food allergies.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of staff files and an interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that all staff did not have two references on file at the time of hire.
Evidence:
Staff A was hired on 2/16/23 and has no references on file.
Plan of Correction: We will obtain two references.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services