VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Frost Montessori School of Albemarle
1553 Delphi Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-5223

Current Inspector: Kelly Adriazola (804) 840-8245

Inspection Date: Nov. 22, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)

Comments:

An unannounced non-mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on-site November 22, 2022 as a follow-up to an intensive plan of correction regarding hazardous substances and background checks. The director was available during the inspection. There were 61 children present with 11 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, and special care and emergencies. A total of 2 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. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview on November 22, 2022, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The Big Room contained 3 bottles of Gillette shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet. The labels on the shaving cream contained the language "keep out of reach of children" and "caution." 2. Staff #3 stated they shouldn't have been in an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Hazardous substance (Shaving cream) was immediately removed from the individual container where it was stored in the wall cabinet 6.5 feet off the ground. DTBC 11/22/2022 Staff was reminded to always check labels for items needing to be in locked cabinets. DTBC 11/22/2022 Hazardous labels will be placed on items to be kept out of reach of children. 11/28/2022 and ongoing moving forward Director and assistant director will confirm weekly that hazardous substances are locked when not in use. DTBC beginning 11/22/2022 and ongoing moving forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview on November 22, 2022, the center failed to ensure a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 in the toddler room (ages 2 and 3) was observed during diapering. 2. Staff #1 was observed sitting in a chair in the bathroom. The children were seated on a bench until their turn. 3. Child #1 (age 2) was observed to stand in front of staff #1. Staff #1 then removed the pull-up, wiped child #1, and then put a dry pull-up on child #1, all while standing. 4. Staff #3 stated that the center has always done wet diaper changes that way.
Plan of Correction:	An allowable variance has been applied for by the director. DTBC 12/1/2022 Diapers will be changed in accordance with the current standard while waiting for AV approval. Director and Assistant director will monitor weekly to ensure standard is being met. DTBC 11/22/2022 and ongoing moving forward.