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St. Mark's Montessori School

Inspection · 2022-03-21

Date
2022-03-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Karen Dickens
(571) 423-6978
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 (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:00 am-11:30 am. There were a total of 56 children with 6 supervising staff members present. Children were observed engaged in centers, circle time, and outdoor play time. A selection of staff and children records, medications and other documents were reviewed. The physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please contact me if you have any questions at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (Date of hire-11/8/2021) did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment.
2. Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #4 had not completed the orientation course within 90 days of employment.
Plan of Correction: Staff will complete the orientation course by April 1st.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Primary 1 classroom, a bottle of sanitizing solution and a bottle of hand sanitizer was located on a high shelf and not locked up.
Plan of Correction: The sanitizing solution and hand sanitizer was immediately taken from the high shelf and locked up in a cabinet. All hazardous substances will be locked up.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-F
Based on record review and interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
Evidence:
1. The center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team members.
2. Staff #3 confirmed that there was not a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff members.
Plan of Correction: A written plan and procedure will be developed and implemented.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services