Gloucester Montessori School
8381 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 699-3020
Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668
Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on Monday, September 19, 2022.
There were 23 children present with 5 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.036-B-2 Description: Based on interview, the center did not ensure to submit and obtain fingerprinting results for all board members/agents.
Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) determination letters for all board members were not available for review.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure each child received immunizations required before the child can attend the center.
Evidence: In Child#4's record (start date: 8/29/2022), there was no documentation found for immunization. Interview with staff confirmed there was no immunization documentation available for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The center will contact the parent to turn in immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean safe and operable condition.
Evidence: During the inspection on September 19, 2022, there was a wooden bench observed with the seat area cracked on the playground area.Plan of Correction: The center will complete work order and remove bench.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: 1. In the Children's House bathroom areas, there was hand soap observed on the sink with the labels "keep out of reach of children' and "warnings".
2. There were multiple bottles of hand sanitizer with the labels, "keep out of reach of children" and "warnings" on the sink area in the front resting room.Plan of Correction: The center will lock all hazardous substance to ensure inaccessible to children in care.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
