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Central Montessori School of Virginia LLC - Infant/Tod Program

Inspection · 2024-06-10

Date
2024-06-10
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 on June 10, 2024. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 11:00 am until 1:10 pm. There were 14 children present, ranging in ages from five months to three years, with six staff supervising. Children were observed napping. Two infants were awake, and staff interacted with them by rubbing their backs and talking with them.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of five child records and four 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.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.

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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

Evidence:
The record of staff #4, employed 07/05/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/21/2023, exceeding the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: Staff will provide documentation of their TB prior to employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

Evidence:
The record of staff #4, employed 07/05/2023, did not include documentation of the Virginia
Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, exceeding 90 calendar days from employment.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will have the staff member complete the required training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
The rug on the playground had a frayed edge that created a loop of fabric. The loop posed a tripping hazard to children in care.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: We will repair the rug and cut off the loop of fabric.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.

Evidence:
The diaper changing pad in the infant room contained tears, exposing the interior foam and creating an absorbent surface.
Plan of Correction: The director ordered a new diaper mat while the inspector was on site.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services