VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Central Montessori School of Virginia LLC - Infant/Tod Program
2107 Jefferson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-1163

Current Inspector: Carla Alexander (804) 840-3662

Inspection Date: June 10, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on June 10, 2024. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 11:00 am until 1:10 pm. There were 14 children present, ranging in ages from five months to three years, with six staff supervising. Children were observed napping. Two infants were awake, and staff interacted with them by rubbing their backs and talking with them. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of five child records and four staff records were 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 about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8318 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of staff #4, employed 07/05/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/21/2023, exceeding the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: Staff will provide documentation of their TB prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #4, employed 07/05/2023, did not include documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, exceeding 90 calendar days from employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have the staff member complete the required training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The rug on the playground had a frayed edge that created a loop of fabric. The loop posed a tripping hazard to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: We will repair the rug and cut off the loop of fabric.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the infant room contained tears, exposing the interior foam and creating an absorbent surface.
Plan of Correction:	The director ordered a new diaper mat while the inspector was on site.