VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Woods, A Montessori School
16723 River Ridge Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 634-2537

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: July 22, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations. 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 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the director, who was present with 50 children and 10 staff. Most of the children were outside on the playground at the beginning of the inspection. The inspection consisted of a review of administration functioning, staff qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, special care provisions, emergencies and special services. The fire inspection was dated 2/14/22 and the health inspection was dated 2/19/21. Areas of non compliance is outlined on the violation notice. Send copies of the completed sworn disclosure, fingerprint background check and central registry findings for staff A by 8/15/22.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of three staff files and an interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that one staff did not have a fingerprint background check on file. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 6/10/22 and did not have a fingerprint background check on file prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	We will obtain the fingerprint background check and mail a copy to Licensing.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of three staff files and interviews, it was determined that one staff did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff A did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.
Plan of Correction:	We will have the staff complete the sworn disclosure statement.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on a review of staff files and an interview of Administrative staff, it was determined that staff A did not have a central registry finding background check on file within 30 days of employment. Staff A was hired on 6/10/22.
Plan of Correction:	We will get the background check and send a copy to Licensing.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff files and an interview with Administrative staff , it was determined that staff A did not have a tuberculosis screening on file upon employment.
Plan of Correction:	We will obtain the tuberculosis test.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of staff files and an interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that staff A did not have references on file at the tie of employment. Staff A was hired on 6/10/22.
Plan of Correction:	We will obtain the references.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on a review of staff files and interviews with Administrative staff, it was determined that one staff did not have orientation training within seven days of the assuming job responsibilities or before working alone with children. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training on file for staff A, who was hired on 6/10/22.
Plan of Correction:	We will provide the orientation training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that the outside area was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed protruding bolts on the playground fence and gate. The bolts were protruding more than 2 threads.
Plan of Correction:	We will cut and file down or cap the bolts to ensure they are not sharp and are not protruding more than 2 threads.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed the following unlocked items: 1. In classroom A were 3 containers of disinfectant spray, air spray and bleach above the sink; 2. In classroom D was insect killer sitting on the cabinet; 3. The key to the laundry door was in the lock, inside the laundry room were cleaning agents and antibacterial cleaning solutions; 4. In the kitchen on the counter were disinfectant wipes.
Plan of Correction:	Locked during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that there were divots in the resilient surface ( poured-in-place) around the fall zones of the play equipment on the older and younger playgrounds. The divots rendered the fall zones non absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	The divots will be repaired.