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Central Montessori School of Virginia LLC - Infant/Tod Program

Inspection · 2023-02-14

Date
2023-02-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sydney Emory
(804) 807-3277
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted February 14, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite, completing the inspection from approximately 10:30am until 12:30pm. There were 15 children present, ranging in ages from seven months to two years, with five staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of three children's records and three staff members? records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8318.

Sharon Curlee
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 804-840-8318
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of three staff files, the center did not ensure a completed search of the central registry (CPS check) was obtained within 30 days of employment for one staff member. Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 (date of employment 10/24/2022) contained a completed search of the central registry dated 12/04/2022.
Plan of Correction: If we do not receive the finding of the central registry search within 30 days we will follow up with the agency.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The exterior of the building had peeling paint that was accessible to the children on the outdoor playground.
Plan of Correction: We will have someone scrape and repaint the exterior portions of the building that has peeling paint.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on review of three children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for one child with a diagnosed food allergy signed by a physician, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence:

1.The record for Child #1 (first date of attendance 01/3/2023) contained a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy that was not signed by a physician.
2. The record for Child #1 and the dated allergy list indicated the child had a food allergy.
3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: We contacted the family and asked for an allergy action plan that is signed by a physician.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services