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St. Mark's Montessori School

Inspection · 2023-04-17

Date
2023-04-17
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.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:00am-11:30am. There were a total of 57 children with 7 supervising staff members present. Children were observed during snack time, engaged in group activities, coloring, puzzles, and hand washing. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. Child # 6 and Child #7 have emergency medication on site. A written care plan was not available at the time of the inspection.
2. Staff #5 confirmed that a written care plan was sent to Child #6's and Child #7's physician to be completed; however, the form was not obtained from the physician's office to give to the center.
Plan of Correction: Management has contacted the parents of the children to follow up with the physician's office to obtain the written allergy care plan. The center will obtain the care plan and document the record.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services