VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Renaissance Montessori School
12625 Fitzwater Drive
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 368-4442

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 2022

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

1. Consultation provided on orientation components ( standard 240C) and the Virginia Preservice orientation training( standard 240A); 2. Consultation provide on background check requirements and timeframes; 3.Tuberculosis screenings/test must be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children; and 4. At least one staff member who is CPR/First Aid certified must be in each classroom or area where children are present.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today with the director from 1:05 pm to 3:45 pm. Nineteen children were present with 4 staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 18 months to 6 years. The toddlers were napping during the walkthrough while the other children had just finished eating lunch outside and had returned to the building and the teacher was reading aloud to them. There were no medication on site. A total of 9 staff/board officers files were reviewed as well as 5 children's files. Please submit copies of all up-to-date background checks for board officers. The fire inspection was dated 9/8/22 and the health inspection was dated 8/25/22. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a review of six staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that that one staff did not have an out of state criminal record check on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 8/15/22, and there was no criminal record check on file for the state of Texas.
Plan of Correction:	The background check was obtained on 10/6/22.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on a review of files, it was determined that there were no repeat background check on file every 5 years. Evidence: Person C's central registry check is dated 7/27/17, Person D's central registry check is dated 5/27/17 and their sworn disclosure is dated 3/28/17, Person E's central registry is dated 9/20/17. These background checks have not been repeated every five years as required.
Plan of Correction:	We have requested the repeat background checks. We will send a copy of the results to Licensing.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of four agent's files and interview with the director, it was determined that one agent did not have a fingerprint background check on file within 30 days of becoming a board officer. Evidence: Person B came onto the board in 7/22 and there was no fingerprint background check on file.
Plan of Correction:	The background check has been requested. We will forward the results to Licensing.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
Description:	Based on a review of files and an interview with the director, it was determined that an agent did not have all of the required background checks. Evidence: Person B became a board officer in July 2022 and does not have a sworn disclosure statement on file at the time of service and there was no central registry background check on file within 30 days of coming onto the board.
Plan of Correction:	We have requested these background checks. We will send a copy of the results to Licensing.