VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Springs, A Montessori School
7719 Fullerton Road
Suite D
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-1000

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: May 20, 2024

Complaint Related: 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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word ?corrected? is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s).

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on May 20, 2024 between the hours of approximately 12:20 p.m. and 2:25 p.m. There were 5 classrooms observed with a total of 97 children with 13 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating lunch (chicken sandwiches, green beans and fruit), napping, and other organized activities. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures was conducted during this inspection. There were 5 staff records and 5 children's records 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, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3?s (date of employment: 05/13/2024) TB screening was dated 11/08/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff member will get a new TB test.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date: 06/12/2023), Child #2 (start date: 06/13/2022) and Child #4?s (start date: 06/18/2020) records indicate food allergies. 2. The center did not have a written care plan for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4.
Plan of Correction:	Allergy care plans will be obtained by families by June 10th.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Clorox wipes, bleach sanitizer spray, multi-surface cleaner, disinfectant spray, three air fresheners, and glass cleaner were in an unlocked cabinet in Classroom 5, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	All cabinets will be locked and checked multiple times per day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Two inhalers were in an unlocked cabinet in Classroom 5.
Plan of Correction:	All medication will be moved to a locked cabinet.