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Wild Fern Montessori School
7511 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 299-9162

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: April 5, 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 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.

Technical Assistance:
none

Comments:
The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection Friday, April 5, 2019 from 9:50am to 12:00pm. The children were observed engaged in pretend play. They were also observed going outside and eating lunch. The children bring their meals from home. Five children's records and three employee records were reviewed during this inspection. Medication is administered. Transportation is not provided. The center's first aid kit and emergency supplies were inspected. Last fire drill: 03/18/2019 Today, the following child to staff ratios were observed: Balanced Mixed Age Group-6:1 (plus one volunteer) The violations from the previous inspections were checked for corrections. There were two repeat violations found during today?s inspection. The Department has not yet received a complete renewal application and annual fee from the center. The Department must receive a complete renewal application and fee prior to expiration of the license on 05/11/2019 or the Department cannot renew the license. PROVIDER: 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. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word ?corrected? is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must 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. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact your licensing inspector, Roshon Casey, at (804) 662-9760.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on a review of staff records and staff interview on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that each staff record contained the required information. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #1 and a volunteer were observed as classroom staff at the center. 2. The record of Staff #1 did not contain the following: documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, orientation training, staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position, information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems which may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-D-1
Description: Based on staff interview and medication review on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that the administration of medication shall be performed by a staff member shall be performed by a staff member who is certified to administer medications. EVIDENCE: 1. The staff present at the center, Staff #1, stated that she did not have a certification in medication administration. 2. A child in care had an albuterol inhaler present at the center to be administered as needed.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-D-5
Description: Based on staff interview on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that there is at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: Staff #1, who was the only staff on duty at the center, stated that she did not have daily health observation.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observation on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. EVIDENCE: 1. A container of disinfectant wipes was observed on top of a cabinet in the classroom. The container was out of the reach of the children in care. 2. A canister of Lysol spray was observed on top of the paper towel holder in the bathroom the children use . The canister was out of the reach of children.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-D
Description: Based on observation and staff interview on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that each grouping of children shall have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #1 and a volunteer were present at the center with a grouping of children preschool age children. 2. Staff #1 stated that she did not meet the programmatic experience qualifications of a program leader or program director. 3. Staff #1 stated that she was the staff member present with the grouping of children for the week.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-530-A
Description: Based on staff interview on 04/05/2019, the center did not ensure that there shall be at least one staff member trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr), and rescue breathing on the premises during the center's hours of operation. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #1 was the only center staff on site. 3. Staff #1 stated that she did not have a current certification in first aid and cpr.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

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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