VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Del Ray Montessori School
100 & 108 E. Windsor Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Sept. 4, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:50 am-1:10pm. At the time of entrance, 46 children were in care with 12 staff members present. Children were observed during snack time and in their morning work cycle engaged in different activities. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, injury reports, medications and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. . Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on record review of five children's records, the center did not have immunization documentation for one child before the child attended the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began at the center on 1/14/2018 and the center did not have the child's immunization record.
Plan of Correction:	I have emailed the parent and asked for the immunization record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-B
Description:	Based on review of five children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of two years old. Evidence: 1. Child #5 had an immunization record dated 8/21/2018 and needed an updated immunization record in 2/2019.
Plan of Correction:	I requested the immunization record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on documentation, the center did not obtain an updated tuberculosis screening test (TB) for each staff member every 2 years. Evidence: 1. Staff Member #1 had a TB test dated 8/21/2017 and had been more than 2 years from the last screening or test.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member has the appointment scheduled.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, 2 fence boards were missing a nail or bolt to hold the fence boards in place.
Plan of Correction:	I will nail the boards in.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Larkspur classroom, 2 containers of disinfecting wipes and a can of dust and lint remover were inside an unlocked closet. 2. On the playground, a container of disinfecting wipes was found on an open shelf within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	The Larkspur classroom closet was locked during the inspection and the cleaning wipes on the playground were removed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-D
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The center did not practice a monthly evacuation drill in June, but was open the month of June until 6/21/2019.
Plan of Correction:	It will be done in June going forward.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, when food is brought from home, the center is not ensuring that the food is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the Larkspur classroom, cheese string, peppers, oranges, hummus and crackers were in the classroom refrigerator. The food was from home and not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. In the Magnolia classroom, a black and white lunch bag, a container of grapes and a sandwich were in the classroom refrigerator. The food was from home and not labeled with the child's name or date.
Plan of Correction:	The food was labeled right away. I will send out an email to the teachers to label their food with their name and date.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not have the fingerprint results prior to hiring a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 was hired on 8/15/2019 and had fingerprint results dated 8/28/2019. 2. Staff #5 was hired on 8/15/2019 and had fingerprint results dated 8/27/2019.
Plan of Correction:	Going forward, they will not start unless they have their fingerprints.