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Montessori School of McLean

Inspection · 2023-01-18

Date
2023-01-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Shahana Green
(571) 423-6735
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 11:15am and 1:15pm. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 111 children with 19 staff. The children were observed listening to a story, playing outside on the playground, eating lunch, preparing for rest time and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, evacuation drill log, 4 emergency medications, and emergency materials were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. The green play structure located outside on the playground had multiple areas that are rusted and have sharp edges.
2. The wooden structure above the gardening area on the wall is broken in multiple areas and has a protruding nail sticking out.
3. Multiple silver spikes that are located on the black framing that surrounds the play structures were observed to be protruding from the frame.
Plan of Correction: We will have these items fixed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-O
Based on observation, the ratio for balanced-mixed-age groupings of children was not being followed at all times.

Evidence:
1. From approximately 11:42am-11:44am, Staff A was observed to be alone with 22 children. Staff A stated that the assistant teacher was helping one child in the restroom area, which is located outside of the classroom and down the hallway.
Plan of Correction: Moving forward, we will make sure the teachers remain in ratio at all times.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on a review of records, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill being practiced in 2022 during the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure we complete a lockdown drill this school year (2023).
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services