East Gate Montessori School
43665 Tall Cedars Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 542-8600
Current Inspector: Derek Acosta (703) 554-4995
Inspection Date: Feb. 5, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on February 5, 2020 between 9:30am and 12:30pm. There were 78 children in the direct care of 11 staff members. Children were observed working on math and number identification, continents and maps, participating in music class, washing hands, and napping. The center is clean, organized, and offers age-appropriate materials for all age groups in care. Areas of non-compliance are listed on the violation notice. If you have any questions please contact me at 703-554-4995 or at derek.acosta@dss.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-E Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a medication was labeled with the child's name.
Evidence: A bottle of saline drops was located above the changing table and was not labeled in a way to identify the owner.Plan of Correction: Labeled Saline drops during inspection. Provided blank labels for teachers to apply.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D Description: Based on observation, the center did not practice evacuation drills monthly.
Evidence: The center did not have documentation that evacuation drills were conducted January 2020, November 2019, and August 2019. The center had documentation that shelter-in-place drills were conducted during those months.Plan of Correction: Have monthly fire and shelter in place drills.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-G Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence: In the infant classroom, items in the refrigerator were not dated. Storage containers in the refrigerator were labeled with 2 names without a way of identifying which food items belongs to each child.Plan of Correction: Gave blank labels to teachers with the directions to apply when parents do not date. Sent letters to parents reminding to date food.
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.
