Montessori School of Alexandria
6300 Florence Lane
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3498
Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032
Inspection Date: Feb. 7, 2023
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
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with administration: medication.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 2/7/2023 from 10:00am-12:15pm. There were 42 children supervised by 8 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in tabletop and floor activities, writing in notebooks, circle time, and eating snack. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain the results of an central registry check for a staff member by end of 30th day of employment.
Evidence: There was no documentation of a central registry check and results for staff #5. Date of hire for staff #5 is 8/15/2022.Plan of Correction: We'll try to get it ported today, and if not, we'll submit another request by the end of the week.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record.
Evidence: Child #2 is missing proof of identity.Plan of Correction: Will ask parents to bring in tomorrow.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each staff record.
Evidence: Staff #1 is missing a name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.Plan of Correction: Will be done today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-F Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not develop a written policy that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff.Plan of Correction: We will send verbiage to parents by 2/13/2023 and add policy by 2/10/2022.
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.
