Montessori School of Alexandria
6300 Florence Lane
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3498
Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032
Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed children's confidential information.
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 02/15/2022. There were 34 children present with 6 staff supervising.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies. A total of 3 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #3 (start date 10/14/2021) did not contain documentation that certifies that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course had been completed. The center director stated that Staff #3 has not completed the course.Plan of Correction: Staff #3 will complete the training.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Description: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that there is at least one staff with CPR certification in each classroom where children are present.
Evidence:
1) The center director stated that the 2 staff persons assigned to room Green have not completed certification in CPR.Plan of Correction: Staff in room Green will be certified in CPR in March. All staff will be certified during back-to-school training next school year.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Description: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that there is at least one staff with first aid certification in each classroom where children are present.
Evidence:
1) The center director stated that the 2 staff persons assigned to room Green have not completed certification in first aid.Plan of Correction: Staff in room Green will be certified in first aid in March. All staff will be certified during back-to-school training next school year.
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.
