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Hampton Roads International Monterssori School - Hampton

Inspection · 2023-05-31

Date
2023-05-31
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
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 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 2:25 PM -4:20 PM. At the time of entrance, 25 children were in care with 5 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during rest period, snack time and playing in small groups. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.

Evidence: Staff #5 was the only staff supervising 7 children (ages 3-6) in room #110 during the inspection. Staff #5 verified the Lead teacher leaves at 1:00 and they are the only staff supervising the children. Center Director confirmed Staff #5 does not have the documentation that indicates they meet the qualifications of a program lead or program director
Plan of Correction: After reviewing staff #5 training records, it was found that records were missing from the file. Training records were updated to reflect that staff #5 had appropriate qualifications. All staff files will be reviewed to ensure that qualifications and training are properly documented.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records included all required documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering and included all required documentation.

Evidence: The records for Staff #1, #2 and Staff #5 had inadequate reference check information they did not include a signature from the person who conduct the reference checks.
Center director confirmed the missing information
Plan of Correction: All reference checks include a signature of the person who conducted the reference check going forward.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services