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: Sept. 18, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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The inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on September 18, 2020 and concluded on September 25, 2020. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 29 children present with seven staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed three children records three staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care Programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A Description: Based on a review of children's files, the center failed to ensure that each child enrolled had all required information in their record.
Evidence:
1. Child #1's file did not contain an address for one emergency contact. Date of enrollment for Child #1 was 09/10/2020.
2. Child #2's file did not contain a complete address for one emergency contact. Date of enrollment for Child #2 was 09/10/2020.
3. Staff verified that the records did not contain all required information for emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: Administration will speak with the parents at pick up and obtain the emergency address for the emergency contacts.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain a required updated central registry background check every five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3's central registry check on file was dated 08/07/2015. An updated central registry check was due by 08/07/2020.
2. Staff verified that the central registry check dated 08/07/2015 was the most current central registry check obtained, and an update had not been completed.Plan of Correction: Administration will have Staff #3 complete the required paperwork and send out the background check immediately. Administration will provide proof to the Licensing Inspector within 10 business days that the central registry check has been sent out or completed.
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.
