VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tuckahoe Montessori School, Inc.
6818 West Grace Street
Henrico, VA 23226
(804) 359-2754

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Jan. 25, 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 Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on Thursday, January 25, 2024 and concluded on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. On January 25, the inspector was on site from 10:40am to approximately 1:20pm. The census for today's inspection consisted of 68 children in the direct care of 12 staff. Upon the inspector's arrival, the children were engaged in various activities. The children were observed during transitions, during free-play, independent play, and teacher-led activities. Some children were observed playing outside. The center is equipped with age-appropriate materials and equipment for the children?s use. Staff were engaged with the children and offering guidance when needed. The areas where children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedule, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, and various parent information. The center's first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, there were six children's records and seven staff records reviewed. The center administers medications when needed and medications and authorizations were reviewed. Additional documentation was submitted electronically on January 31, 2024. 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure two staff members shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent sworn statement in the record of Staff #2, employed on 09/05/18, was completed on 08/06/18 and should have been repeated no later than 08/06/23. The most recent sworn statement in the record of Staff #4, employed on 11/20/18, was completed on 11/08/18 and should have been repeated no later than 11/08/23. During interview, management acknowledged Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not complete a new sworn statement every five years as required.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected - the two staff members completed two updated sworn statements on 01/25/24.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the satisfactory results of a national fingerprint-based criminal record search for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The national fingerprint-based criminal record search in the record of Staff #6, employed on 10/19/23, was completed on 10/23/23. During interview, a member of management confirmed the fingerprint-based criminal record search for Staff #6 was not received prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure one staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of Staff #6, employed on 10/19/23, was dated 10/20/23. During interview, management confirmed the documentation was not received within the required time frame.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, staff will provide a negative TB screening prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-F
Description:	Based on a review of four medications and interview, the center did not ensure that one medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Evidence: An non-prescription allergy medication was observed onsite for Child #7, but no written parental authorization was present for this medication. During interview, management reported the center did not have written parental authorization present at the center for the child's medication.
Plan of Correction:	The parent signature was requested.