Montessori Children's House
1400-B Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: May 15, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20 780 Physical Plant.
- Comments:
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An unannounced focused monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/15/2024 in response to a self-reported incident.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to be maintained in a safe manner.
EVIDENCE:
The wooden bridge in the playground has two slats that have caved in, causing a trip hazard.Plan of Correction: The slats are scheduled to be replaced this weekend, and in the meantime, teachers stand at the broken spot to keep children away from it.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to have sufficient resilient surfacing and fall zones on playground equipment.
EVIDENCE:
The resilient surfacing (playground wood chips) measured 4 ? inches deep under the monkey bars, which were 7 feet high. Use zones around the monkey bars were less than six feet ? in some areas the use zone of the zip line was directly under the monkey bars. Use zones were not at least 6 feet around the outside perimeter of the play structure.Plan of Correction: Children will not be allowed to use the equipment until surfacing and use zones are corrected.
The playground surfacing will be measured daily and fluffed up with a heavy fork. Additional surfacing will be purchased as needed. The zip line and 360-degree swing ?wrecking ball? will be removed before children can use the equipment.
The equipment will be moved and/or boundaries expanded for a use zone of at least 6 feet on all sides of the equipment. An allowable variance will be requested because some use zones will be a bit shy of 6 feet.
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.
