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Countryside Montessori School Inc.

Inspection · 2023-12-07

Date
2023-12-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tara K Martin
(804) 588-2371
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.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/07/2023. There were 32 children, ages 13 months-6 years, and 6 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sight and sound and out of state backgrounds. The inspector arrived at 10:15 AM and departed at 12:15 PM.

Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on review of five staff's records, the
center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the enter obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.

Evidence:
Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 06/12/2023. A returned letter of eligibility was dated 07/13/2023. Staff # 6 did not provide documentation when requested.
Plan of Correction: In the future all finger prints will be obtained prior to hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on record review and interviews, the
center failed to ensure that all emergency drills were documented.

Evidence:

The center did not have documentation of a fire evacuation drill for November of 2023.
Plan of Correction: The drill was completed, just not documented.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services