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: Jan. 15, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed the importance for staff knowing correct attendance numbers at all times.
Discussed previous childcare field vs. previous schools field on child enrollment information.
Discussed the daily schedule.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:25am-12:30pm. At the time of entrance, 62 children were in care with 13 staff members present. Children were observed during their work cycle and preparing to go outside. The site was clean and organized and contained an abundant supply of Montessori materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, evacuation drills, attendance records, injury prevention plan, 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:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Two playground toys (Ride on train and wheel barrel) had broken wheels.
2. In the Geranium classroom, a piece of tile (approximately the full length of tile by approximately 2 cm in width) was missing on the step.Plan of Correction: The broken toys were removed off the playground immediately. The Church Maintenance was notifed by email to repair the tile.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-290-3 Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to cover all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age with child resistant protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Geranium classroom, an outlet next to the children's sink that children use was not covered with a protective cover.Plan of Correction: The plug was reinserted. The teachers will be reminded to keep electrical outlets covered when not being used.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3 Description: Based on review of staff records, one staff record did not obtain a copy of the results of the search of the central registry by any other state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 (date of hire 3/19/2018) lived in Pennylvania in the past 5 years and the center did not have a copy of the results of the central registry for that State.Plan of Correction: I emailed the link to the staff member today to request it and send proof that it was sent withing 10 days..
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.
