Salem Montessori School - Infant & Toddler Program
107 Corporate Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1521
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Located on the playground, there was a broken plastic cabinet, with a detached and cracked door, on the ground.
2. Also located on the playground, the LI observed a trashcan resting on the fence. The trashcan had a broken and jagged outer edge.Plan of Correction: The staff member will remove those items today.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. A bottle labeled "bleach and water" and a bottle labeled "soap and water" were both located in the "Lilac Room" in an unlocked upper cabinet, in the children's bathroom.Plan of Correction: We will remind staff to lock the cabinet when those items are not in use.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-G Description: Based on observations and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1. The LI observed one lunchbox in the hallway and one lunchbox in the "Sunflower Room" without the child's identification.
2. Staff confirmed that at least one of the lunchboxes was not labeled in such a way that identified that owner.Plan of Correction: Staff will check that parents have adhered to the Parent Handbook policy, to label lunchboxes with their child's name.
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.
