Norfolk Montessori Academy
979 Ingleside Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487
Inspection Date: June 1, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/01/2022.There were 8 children and 3 staff present. An in-person inspection was conducted and a list of records required to complete the inspection was emailed to the owner. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 1 staff records along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff written information to demonstrate that the individual possessed orientation training required for the job position.
Evidence:
Staff #1, hired as a program leader on 05/09/2022 did not have documentation of having an orientation. A checklist was in the staff member's folder, however it was not signed as having received the training.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 has given the training. The director will review with the staff again and have her sign off on the training sheet as completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-B Description: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was one adult on the premises, appointed by the licensee or designated by the administrator.
Evidence:
When the inspector arrived at the center, around or about 11:00am, the staff who answered the door stated the director was not present. When the inspector asked who was the designated person in charge, the staff, replied," There is no one."Plan of Correction: The owner stated if the director is not present there is another staff who is next in line and should've said so upon licensing entering the building. The owner will discuss with all staff the importance of understanding the organizational chart and who roles each play in the event administration is not in the building.
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.
