Guidepost Montessori at Reston
11579 Cedar Chase Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 404-9733
Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459
Inspection Date: Aug. 13, 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
8VAC20-780 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 08/13/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00am and ended at 2:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 50 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 08/19/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation of the center, the center did not maintain confidential dietary restrictions for one child.
Evidence:
A dietary restriction for one child was posted in a visible location in classrooms #5, 6, and 7.Plan of Correction: Removed note with child's name.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-50-B Description: Based on review of records, some records required by this chapter were not made accessible.
Evidence:
Staff were unable to navigate the electronic system of staff and child records in a reasonable amount of time.Plan of Correction: Starting folders with physical documentation easily accessible. Began 8/13/24 and ongoing.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation of the center, an electrical outlet did not have a protective cover.
Evidence:
An electrical outlet did not have a protective cover in Classroom #5.Plan of Correction: Covered outlet
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation of the playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
The fall zones located at the base of each slide and climbing structures that includes the boulders did not have sufficient resilient surfacing according to the American Society for Testing and Materials.Plan of Correction: Scheduled mulch replenishment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-B Description: REPEAT
Based on observation, cots were not identified for use for each child.
Evidence:
The cots located in Classroom #2 were not labeled in a manner that identified use for each child.Plan of Correction: Labeled cots.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on review of medications onsite, the center did not follow their medication procedures.
Evidence:
1. A medication authorization for Child #1 expired in July 2024.Plan of Correction: Sent parents new form to complete.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation of the center, medication was found unlocked.
Evidence:
Two medications were located in an unlocked emergency backpack on the playground.Plan of Correction: Placed medication in approved ziplock bag.
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.
