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Lewinsville Montessori

Inspection · 2024-05-09

Date
2024-05-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Pamela Sneed
(804) 629-2691
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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

Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 11:36am. Observed 104 children + 22 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were engaged in music activities, circle time, going outside for active play, soccer instruction, and washing hands before eating lunch. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. The school was found to be well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov

Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

6/21/24-Revised inspection report issued.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as pesticides were not kept in a location that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
An ant trap was located in the preschool classroom by the sink and was accessible to the children present in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Ant trap was removed right away.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-F
Repeat Violation

Based on records and medication reviewed, a valid medication authorization form for the prescription medication on-site was not available to staff.

Evidence: A long-term prescription medication was on-site for Child #7 but the medication authorization form was expired. The medication authorization form on-file expired on 11/08/2023.
Plan of Correction: Medication authorization form was requested from the parent and was received on 5/09/2024.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the facility did not maintain complete children?s records for 5 out of 7 children's records.

Evidence:
1. The emergency contact's address was missing for:
Child #1
Child #3
Child #5
Child #6
2. The record was missing for child #7 documenting an annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
Plan of Correction: Emergency contact's address will be requested and children's records will be updated.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services