Valley Montessori School
15 Southgate Court
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-3070
Current Inspector: Amy Tomblin (804) 629-3923
Inspection Date: Feb. 7, 2024
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 02/07/2024 from 11:40 a.m to 12:10 p.m. There were 33 children present, ranging in ages from 22 months to six years old with five staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and four staff records were reviewed. Record were reviewed virtually.
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 or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center.
Evidence:
1. Child #1?s start date was 08/24/2023. The immunizations on file were dated 09/05/2023. Staff #1 confirmed that the immunizations were not obtained before the child attended.
2. Child #2?s start date was 08/24/2023. The immunizations on file were dated 09/07/2023. Staff #1 confirmed that the immunizations were not obtained before the child attended.Plan of Correction: Add to our children's file checklist on 2/15/24.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-C Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that toilet chairs are emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Evidence:
1. There were three toilet chairs observed in the two?s restroom with urine in the toilet chairs.
2. Staff #5 confirmed that the toilet seats had not been empty promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.Plan of Correction: Staff meeting on 2/12/24 with all staff to review toileting procedures. Staff must empty before taking children outside. Cannot wail to return to empty and clean.
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.
