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Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square
410 S Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 795-0206

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: May 23, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
Areas of Standards 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.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:
A discussion was held on the ratios, bringing staff in earlier, hiring additional staff and how the center will immediately resolve the ratio concerns.

Comments:
A complaint was received regarding staff to child ratios. An inspection was conducted today between the hours of 7:00am and 8:45am. Electronic attendance records and staff schedules were reviewed, class observations were conducted and discussions with staff were conducted. The preponderance of evidence collected deemed the complaint valid. 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 Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
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Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on record review and interviews, the center did not always ensure staff to child ratios were always maintained.
Evidence
In the mornings for the first hour of operation, the center did not always ensure that the staff to child ratios were in compliance.

Plan of Correction: Management will begin coming in earlier to ensure the classrooms are always in ratio. We are in the process of hiring additional staff.

Disclaimer:
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