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The Del Ray Montessori School

Inspection · 2022-02-25

Date
2022-02-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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 (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal study was conducted. 3 rooms are covered by the childcare license. (2 primary and 1 toddler classroom). Observed children participating in Montessori activities with materials and equipment used to support the curriculum. Reviewed emergency preparation, medication, trainings, records for children, staff and board officers as well as nutrition. Food is bought from home.
The outside play are was also observed but was empty at the time of the inspection due to the weather. 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.

Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

6
Standard 22.1-289-036-B-4
Based on record review, board officers do not have the required out of state checks for any state they have resided in within the past 5 years.
Evidence:
1. BO #1,4 and 5 are missing out of state central registry findings within 45 days of assuming the board position. (see dates of assuming role in above violation)
2. BO #5 is missing a Criminal Record Check within 30 days of assuming role.
3. BO #1,4 and 5 are missing a sex offender registry check within 30 days of assuming position.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.036-B-2
Based on record review, board officers did not submit to fingerprinting within 30 days of assuming the position.
Evidence:
BO #1's fingerprints are dated 4/1/2019
BO #2-5 do not have completed fingerprint results
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
Based on record review and staff statement, board officers (BO) are missing the required background checks within the 30 day time frame of any changes.
Evidence:
BO #1 assumed the role 1/202019 and did not complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 3/23/2019,.
BO #2 assumed the role 3/2020 and did complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 2/18/2022 and does not have a completed Central Registry Check (sent 2/18/2022).
BO #3 assumed the role 3/3030 and did not have a completed Central Registry Check until 1/28/2021
BO #4 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 2/17/2022.
BO#5 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not have a completed Central Registry Check until 5/3/2021
BO #5 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas of the center have not been maintained in a safe, clean or operable manner.
Evidence:
The paint is peeling in the blue bathroom in the Sunflower classroom, on the radiator on the hall by the cubbies and
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Based on observation, posted maps are incomplete.
Evidence:
Maps in the Honeysuckle and Sunflower classrooms did not designate a secondary exit.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records was incomplete.
Evidence:
Child #1 was missing documentation date for the annual update.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services