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Montessori Academy of Virginia-Suffolk
5805 Harbourview Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 484-4902

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Sept. 24, 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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/14/19 from 1:35pm until 4:10pm. At the time of entrance, there were 112 children in care with 14 staff present. A sample of 10 children's records and 10 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed participating in afternoon montessori lessons, indoor play, eating snack and transitioning between activities. Hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures were also observed. Medication, first aid and emergency supplies, documentation of emergency practice drills, children's injury reports and center postings were reviewed. One violation in the area of background checks is identified on the violation notice and was discussed with administrative staff during the exit interview.

Violations:
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 11/19/18. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 12/3/18.
2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background checks being received.

Plan of Correction: Going forward, all fingerprint based background checks will be obtained before new staff begin employment.

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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