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Fiore Montessori LLC

Inspection · 2024-07-08

Date
2024-07-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Eason
(804) 629-7489
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on July 8, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:05pm. There were a total of 33 children with 6 staff members supervising. Children were observed during snack time, toileting, handwashing, engaged in small group activities and outdoor play time. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, children and staff records, special care and emergencies. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at Sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7489.

Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on record review, no 5 year repeat check for central registry search.

Evidence:
1) Staff # 3 central registry search documentation was dated August 13, 2021 (expired August 13, 2023).
2) 5 year recheck was submitted March 19, 2024 but has not been received. No additional follow up was documented.
Plan of Correction: We will do the second follow up with the agency today for the central registry results. Going forward, we will use a spreadsheet and follow up in the time frame required.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain at least every two years from the date of initial screening or testing the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening.

Evidence:
The TB screening for staff #3 had an expiration date of 5/29/2024; however, a new screening was not completed until 7/5/2024.
Plan of Correction: We will follow up with the staff if the new screening is not received in a timely manner.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
The Lotus classroom (3-6yrs) had containers of hydrogen peroxide, hand soap, and dish washer detergent in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink.
Plan of Correction: Will remind staff that all cleaning materials must be kept locked and inaccessible to children. The violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

Evidence:
1) The Lotus (3 - 6yrs) classroom had an outlet underneath the double window that did not have a protective cover.
2) The Iris classroom (age 16mths - 3 yrs) had an outlet above the counter that did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: We will remind staff to check all outlets each morning to make sure the cleaning crew has replaced the covers. The violation was corrected during the inspection.