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Little Oaks Montessori Academy

Inspection · 2024-08-26

Date
2024-08-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Patterson-Savittiere
(703) 479-4746
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 8/26/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 am and ended at 12:00 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance
in the areas listed above. There were 82 children present and 18 caregivers. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records
and 3 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, required documentation of Tuberculosis Screen was not submitted in timeframe required.

Evidence:
Staff A's Tuberculosis screen submitted at employment was completed more than than 30 days prior to hire.
Plan of Correction: Staff already has appointment scheduled when we saw the date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
Primary 2 classroom had areas of peeling paint by the cubbies.
Plan of Correction: We just painted. I noticed that and will put in request.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, nonabsorbent surface for diapering was not used.

Evidence:
The diaper changing pad in CC1 had a tear and was no longer considered non-absorbent.
Plan of Correction: We will replace.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on record review, center's procedures for administration of medication was not completed.

Evidence:
Child A's medication form was not 1. signed by parent 2. medication authorization form was not available during inspection.
Plan of Correction: I sent the parents a message and they will sign today.
I confirmed with the parent they submitted. We will have to ask that they submit again. ( emailed during inspection).