Metta Montessori School
1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 920-0021
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: Dec. 9, 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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An in-person mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on December 9, 2022 from 10:30am until 11:50pm. There were 58 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside freely, playing in centers, working independently, and preparing for lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 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 Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure all out of state background searches were completed for the states in which staff resides in the preceding 5 years.
Evidence: Staff 1 does not have completed out of state searches. (Staff 1, 9/13/2022)Plan of Correction: The out of state search will be conducted.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, caregivers did not wash hands in between diaper changes.
Evidence: Caregiver 1 was observed not washing hands in between diaper changes.Plan of Correction: Administration discussed handwashing procedures with staff.
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.
