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Montessori School of Cedar Lane

Inspection · 2024-01-03

Date
2024-01-03
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Alyssa Simons
(571) 423-6392
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring Inspection took place on January 3, 2024 between the hours of 1:05pm and 2:57pm. There were five (5) classrooms observed with a total of 50 children with 10 staff supervising. The children were observed in participating in circle time, bathroom procedures, preparing for naptime, and rest time. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, evacuation drills, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail the license inspector, Sheila Nelson, at sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov.

Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Childhood Care and Education

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (DOH 9/9/2023) does not have documentation of criminal history check file.
2. Director confirmed Staff #3 did not have a current criminal history check on file for the center.
Plan of Correction: "I did not know a new background check was required since we had the background check from our sister school that was completed on 6/1/23 . I will schedule the appointment immediately. "
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement.
2. The Director confirmed a completed sworn statement was not obtained prior to employment.
Plan of Correction: "I will have Staff #3 complete a new one immediately. I did not know we could not use the sworn statement from our sister school (dated 6/1/23)."
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. The file for Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
2. The director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction: "I will submit the request today. Again, I did not know we could not accept the background checks from our sister school. The CPS was completed by the sister school on 6/13/23."
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, the staff record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis test or screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3's date of hire is 09/09/23 and the documentation of a negative TB test is dated 08/18/22.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services