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Montessori Children's House
1400-B Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Aug. 15, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring was conducted today 8/15/2019. The inspection began at 9:00 am and concluded at 1:45 pm. There were 47 children in care with eight direct care staff and the owner was also present. During the time of the inspection all of the classrooms were observed, infant care was observed, lunch time was observed, five out of 47 children's records, six staff's records, and policies and procedures were reviewed.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Observed under the diaper changing area the cabinet doors were not locked and there was spray bottle of a cleaning chemical. The lock was hanging by one of the handles.

Plan of Correction: The owner will remind staff to use the lock on the cabinet.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A
Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all infant's hands were washed prior to and after eating. Evidence: 1. Observed one infant finishing a bottle and was placed on the floor to play. The infant's hands were not washed with soap and water or a disposable wipe after finishing the bottle. 2. Observed one infant start a bottle and the infant's hands were not washed with soap and water or a disposable wipe before starting the bottle.

Plan of Correction: The owner remind and review all hand washing procedures with staff.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-570-A
Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that when high chairs, infant carries and or feeding tables are used that the safety straps are fastened. Evidence: 1. Observed infant # 6 in an infant bouncer seat and the safety straps were not fastened.

Plan of Correction: The owner will remind staff to use the safety straps at all times.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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