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Monarch Montessori School

Inspection · 2024-07-23

Date
2024-07-23
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
8VAC20-780 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, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 7/23/2024. The on-site inspection began at 8:45 am and ended at 11:40 am. The inspector reviewed compliance
in the areas listed above. There were 12 children present and 5 caregivers. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records
and 2 staff records on-site.
This inspection included document review, policies and procedures and emergency planning.
tour of the program, interviews and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the center did not obtain , out of state criminal record reports and out of state abuse and neglect reports for a staff member that has resided outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.

Evidence:
Staff A (DOH 3/14/2024) record did not contain criminal history report prior to their first date of employment and abuse and neglect results within 45 days of employment for the states where the staff member has resided in the last 5 years.
Plan of Correction: I will email results as soon as I can find email.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place as required.

Evidence:
There was a spray bottle of bleach water on the high shelf in the toddler classroom that was not locked as required.
Plan of Correction: Moved during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Based on observation, interview and record review of attendance a ratio of 1 staff to 4 children was not maintained.

Evidence:
On 7/23/2024 from approximately 8:45 am- 9:00 am there were 11 children including 3 infants with 2 staff members.
Plan of Correction: I was speaking with a parent in the office and children arrived. I am out there with toddlers. We are trying to hire floaters to help in the morning.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, food containers ( bottles) from home were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

Evidence:
3 of 6 infant bottles from home were not labeled with the name of the child.
Plan of Correction: Usually we have parents do it and check.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, required documentation for staff record was found to be incomplete.

Evidence:

Staff B - Date of Hire ( 5/26/23) did not have 2 reference checks documented by the first date of employment. .
Plan of Correction: We did themby phone and text. We need to document on form.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services