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Blue Ridge Montessori, Inc.

Inspection · 2023-09-01

Date
2023-09-01
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Krysten Hunt
(804) 335-6724
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.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/31/2023. There were 85 children, ages 4 months-6 years, and 20 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 9:30 AM and departed at 11:45 AM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation of the playground area, the center failed to ensure all immediate fall
zones had the required amount of resilient surfacing.

Evidence:

The swings did not have the required fall zone of 12 feet front and back of the swings. The
measurable amount was 7.9 feet. According to the attachment VII in the Standards for
Licensed Child Day Center the amount of fall zone is double the height of the top of the
swings to the ground. Children were observed on the playground using the swings.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services