Salem Montessori School - Infant & Toddler Program
107 Corporate Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1521
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: April 2, 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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/2/2024 from 1:10 pm to 4:46 pm. There were 45 children in care, ages two months to three years, in eight groups with 15 staff.
Four child records, four staff records, six medications and associated records, and other documents were reviewed. Children were observed playing.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the center obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.
EVIDENCE:
Staff 2 has a documented start date of 3/18/2024 and the record does not have an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
EVIDENCE:
There were six children in care in the Lily Room, and the attendance record showed that four children were in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on record review, the center failed to provide new staff orientation to a new staff person.
EVIDENCE:
Staff 2 has a documented start date of 3/18/2024 and there is no documentation to show they have had new staff orientation.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Description: Based on observation, the center failed to have a program lead qualified staff person in each group of children.
EVIDENCE:
Staff 3 and 4 were the only staff people in the Lily Room, which had children aged seven months to ten months. Neither staff person was qualified to be a program leader.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
