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Blue Ridge Montessori, Inc.

Inspection · 2024-09-24

Date
2024-09-24
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
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s record
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 09/24/2024 and completed on 09/24/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 am and ended at 1:15 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 96 children present and 28 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, and 5 staff records onsite. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

The most recent fire inspection available during the inspection was dated 2/15/2023 and is overdue by approximately 7 months
Plan of Correction: Staff will contact local officials.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-E
The following non-medical emergency supplies shall be required: one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children.

A working battery-operated radio was not available in the Anita Building.
Plan of Correction: Staff will obtain radio.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-M
No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.

The inspector observed a child from the Sequoia group drinking from a cup while walking around the playground.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be trained on the standard.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services