Virginia
Sign in
Back
Hill City Montessori School

Inspection · 2023-01-10

Date
2023-01-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Monique Anderson
(540) 309-2397
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 non-mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/10/2023. There were 43 children, ages 5 months-6 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, morning snack, diapering, and large group time. A total of 2 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, online recording keeping and sanitizing solutions.

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

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review of two children's records, the
center failed to ensure that all children had a physical examination within 30 days of
enrollment.

Evidence:

1. The record for Child # 2, started on 09/12/2022, physical exam within 30 days of beginning attendance. The date on the physical exam was 11/01/2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-G
Based on observation and discussion with the staff, the center failed to ensure that all children 12 months and younger were using a crib.

Evidence:
1. On the day of the inspection there were seven children 12 months and younger that were sleeping on an infant bed and not in the required crib per the standard.
2. Staff # 1 and # 3 confirmed that cribs were purchased but are not being used for nap time.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on review of the evacuation log and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all monthly drills were conducted.

Evidence:
1. The December Fire Drill was not documented as being conducted.
2. Staff # 3 confirmed that the drill was not completed in December.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services