VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Freedom Montessori School
4090 Lafayette Center Drive
Suite D
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 955-7920

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: June 8, 2022

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. There were 5 classrooms observed with a total of 51 children with 8 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing in centers, coloring stars, doing Montessori work, practicing writing and math skills and other organized activities. Positive interactions between staff and children and clean classrooms were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 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 Stacy Doyle at stacy.doyle@doe.virginia.gov or Tameika King at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on children?s record review, each child did not have a physical examination by a physician before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection, child #2 (start date: 01/26/2022) did not have a physical examination on file.
Plan of Correction:	The completed physical examination form was obtained from parent and child's file updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on children?s records review, a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a 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 was not obtained. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed peanut and shellfish allergy, but did not have an allergy care plan on file at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Child #1's parents were contacted to obtain the allergy care plan. They are working on it with their doctor and will provide the same as soon as available.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on staff record review, all lead teachers did not meet the qualifications for program leaders. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifications for program leaders.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher has the necessary qualification. Appropriate documentation to prove qualification has been added to the file
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 2 classroom, two inches of carpet was missing around the tile. 2. In the Primary 2 classroom, three nap mats were torn. 3. In the playroom, a blue, step cushion was torn.
Plan of Correction:	1. The uncarpeted area has been safely covered. 2. Torn mats have been removed. They have been replaced with a different set of mats 3. The torn step cushion has been removed. from the playroom
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, two pairs of adult scissors were in an unlocked drawer within children?s reach in the Primary 1 classroom. 2. At the time of inspection, an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the Primary 2 classroom had hydrogen peroxide and a bleach water solution.
Plan of Correction:	1. The scissors were immediately removed from the drawer and moved to a safe location 2. The cabinet was immediately locked and the class teacher was reminded to be extra careful
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-H
Description:	Based on observation, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: At the time of inspection, a teacher?s purse was in an unlocked cabinet within children?s reach in the Primary 2 classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher's purse was immediately moved to a safe location and remedial training provided to the teacher
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Toddler 2 classroom, the trash can used to dispose diapers, was not foot-operated and had a swing-top that did not prevent soiled diapers from touching the exterior surface.
Plan of Correction:	Foot Operated Trash can has been placed in the classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not follow all requirements when using diaper ointment or cream. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the diaper cream for child #3 was on the second shelf within reach of children. 2. At the time of inspection, two non-prescription creams were in an unlocked drawer within children?s reach in the Primary 2 classroom. 3. At the time of inspection, one non-prescription cream was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	1. Diaper creamwas immediately moved to a safe location 2. The non prescription creams were immediately moved to a safe location