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Montessori Academy of Virginia - Virginia Beach

Inspection · 2021-11-05

Date
2021-11-05
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/5/21 and concluded on 11/10/21. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 75 children present with 11 staff supervising. A total of 4 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

2
Standard 22VAC40-185-60-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information.

1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 6/21/21) does not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of proof of the child's identity.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The parent of child 1 will be contacted and proof of the child's identity will be requested.
Standard 22VAC40-185-70-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/24/21) contains documentation of only one reference check, where two are required.
2. The center director confirmed that only one of the two required references were obtained for staff 1.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will obtain the second reference check for staff 1.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services