Guidepost Montessori at West Alexandria
3475 N. Beauregard St., Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22302
(571) 206-1687
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Feb. 8, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Technical Assistance:
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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services. The violations listed below reflect the new VDOE codes and standards.
New regulations, model forms, and regulations changes were discussed with the Head of School. Model forms were sent to the facility.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and a virtual tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 02/08/22 and concluded on same. The Head of School was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. All rooms inspected were in ratio. 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 4 child records and 3 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 regarding this inspection, please contact me at 703-479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on staff statement, there is no current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room where children are present.
Evidence:
Staff in the Toddler-2 room did not have a current written list of allergies etc. in the room.Plan of Correction: Print out Medication, allergies and dietary restriction list for all classrooms.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on a review of records, child records do not contain all required information.
Evidence:
*2 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of an allergy action plan for diagnosed food allergies. (Children #1, 2)
* 1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of complete addresses for 2 emergency contacts. (Child 1)Plan of Correction: Emailed parents to ask for the allergy action plan to be provided from physician.
Child ! documentation of emergency contact has been located.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Based on a review of injury/accident reports, the injury report form in use does not include all required components.
Evidence:
All injury reports reviewed today did not have the time and method of parental notification documented on the form. The form has no space available to document the time and method of notification.Plan of Correction: We have revised ur injury/accident reports to state a time and method of communication for parents.
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.
