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Montessori Children's Center- Herndon

Inspection · 2023-04-14

Date
2023-04-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 1:15 pm-3:05 pm. There were 58 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 11 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping, being bottle fed on demand, waking up from nap and preparing for snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed and discussed. There was an supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.Savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-A
Based upon observation, cribs were not provided for all children in care under 12 months of age.
Evidence:

There There were 5 infants under the age of 12 months and 4 cribs available for nap time. The 5th infant ( 11 months) was asleep on a mat waiting for a crib.
Plan of Correction: We will move another crib in the room until next month when the child will be 12 months.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-E
Based on observation, 12 inches of space between occupied cots was not maintained.

Evidence: In the 2's classroom there were 3 cots where children were sleeping that were not spaced with at least 12 inches of space in between.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, staff record was incomplete.
Evidence: Staff A ( Date of Hire 2/13/2023) did not have reference #2 completed before employment.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to get the reference today.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services