Montessori Academy of Virginia - Virginia Beach
4774 Alicia Drive
Virginia beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1882
Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda
Inspection Date: March 14, 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.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff both on-site and using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a tour of the program.
A renewal inspection was initiated on 3/9/22 and concluded on 3/14/22. The center director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection and an on-site inspection was conducted on 3/14/22 from 11:00am until 1:10pm. At the time of the on-site inspection, there were 81 children in care with 11 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed engaging in learning activities, playing on the playground, eating lunch and resting quietly during nap time. Restroom and handwashing procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, mediation, documentation of emergency practice drills, children's injury reports and required center postings 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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/17/21), staff 2 (date of hire: 8/11/21) and staff 3 (date of hire: 8/31/21) do not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
2. The center director confirmed that the required reference checks were not completed for staff 1, staff 2 or staff 3.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Reference checks will be completed for staff 1, staff 2 and staff 3 and will be placed in their staff record.
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.
