The Winchester Montessori School, Inc.
1090 W. Parkins Mill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-1184
Current Inspector: Stephanie Reed (540) 272-6558
Inspection Date: March 4, 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 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on 03/04/2020 from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. At the time of the inspection 46 children were in care of seven staff and one administrator present. Five children records, five staff records, two medications and required documentation,over-the-counter topical skin ointments and required documentation, six injury reports, first aid kits, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, health inspection, fire inspection, playground, and posted required information were reviewed. Children were observed during morning outdoor play time, diapering, handwashing, morning snack, behavioral guidance, circle time, transition to outside, weeding and preparing gardens for planting, lunchtime, transition to naptime, and departure of half day children. The exceptions to compliance are noted on the violation notice with two repeat violations cited.
If you have any questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540)-430-9257 for further assistance.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-290-3 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all electrical outlets were covered with a protective cover.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1 there was one electrical outlet near the sink and counter that did not have a protective cover.
2. In Classroom #2 there was one electrical outlet behind the movable metal shelve that did not have a protective cover.
3. Staff verified that the electrical outlets did not have protective covers.Plan of Correction: Staff immediately located protective covers and placed in the electrical outlets. Administration will review with all staff the requirement regarding electrical outlets.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-520-C Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all diaper creams were inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1, there was a Frozen backpack in a cubbie, that had a bottle of Aquapor diaper ointment in the bag. The backpack was accessible to children.
2. Staff verified that the diaper cream was located in the backpack, and that the backpack was accessible to children.Plan of Correction: Staff was unaware that there was diaper ointment in the back pack. Staff will notify parents to give over-the-counter-ointments to staff so that they can be stored properly. Staff immediately removed the diaper ointment from the bag and placed in a locked cabinet.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-G Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food brought in from home was dated.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1 lunchboxes that were stored in the children's cubbies were not labeled with the date.
2. Staff verified that the lunchboxes were not labeled with the date.Plan of Correction: Administration will discuss with the staff the requirement for all food brought in from home to be dated. The administration will work with the teachers to figure out a solution that will meet the requirement.
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.
