VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Guidepost Montessori at Sterling
624 W. Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 662-5582

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: Sept. 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Technical Assistance:

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/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 9/10/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:40 am and ended at 11:25 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 40 children present and 8 caregivers. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 2 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, policies and procedures and emergency planning. tour of the program, 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-B
Description:	Based on record review, required documentation of repeated tuberculosis test at least every 2 years was not completed. Evidence: Staff A repeat test due 1/2024 Staff B repeat test due 1/2024
Plan of Correction:	We will go do today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, equipment was not kept in operable condition. Evidence: There were 2 bikes on the older playground that did not have pedals.
Plan of Correction:	We have to order the correct size.