VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Hill City Montessori School
1301 Rivermont Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 207-2990

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: April 22, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 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

Comments:

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/22/2024. There were 42 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 12 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities outside, snack, and circle time. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: staff records. The inspector arrived at 12 PM and departed at 3:45 PM Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.Campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff person has a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 03/01/2023. A completed sworn statement was not in the record. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The sworn statement was completed and signed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for children 1-5 did not include the following information: Chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations
Plan of Correction:	The center will look at using the model form from the DOE website.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a hire date of 03/01/2023 and was missing the following items, two required references prior to hire. 2.Staff # 4 had a hire date of 04/01/2024 and was missing the following items, two required references prior to hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food brought from home was clearly labeled and dated. Evidence: There were approximately 7-10 lunch boxes that were not clearly dated.
Plan of Correction:	The lunches will be dated and will be monitored.