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Mountain Laurel Montessori School, Ltd.
155 Biggs Drive
Front royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-4257

Current Inspector: Amy Tomblin (804) 629-3923

Inspection Date: Sept. 25, 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 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:
An unannounced inspection was completed on 09/25/2019 from 9:50 A.M.-2:30 P.M. At the time of the inspection 52 children were in care with nine staff and two administrators present. Five children records, eight staff records, one medication and required documentation, five injury reports, evacuation drills, first aid kits, emergency supplies, playground, health inspection, fire inspection, buses used for transportation,and posted required information were reviewed. Children were observed during morning work cycle which included science activities, geography lessons, morning snack time, easel painting, handwashing, lunchtime, outdoor playtime, departure of half day students, and naptime. The toddler classroom was observed arriving back to the center from a field trip to the Apple Orchard. Exceptions to compliance are noted on the violation notice.

If you have any questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540)-430-9257 for further assistance.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment was maintained in a clean,safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. On the playground there where was a green metal wheelbarrow, and a red metal wheelbarrow that was rusted and had paint peeling.
2. On the playground structure there were three board slates that had insect damage causing bolts to be exposed, and the wood was cracked and splintering.
3. Staff verified that the wheelbarrows were rusting and there were boards damaged and needing replacing.

Plan of Correction: The wheelbarrows will be disposed of it they can't be repainted, and the boards will be replaced by maintenance.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description: Based on a review of background checks, the center failed to ensure that an out of state central registry background check by the end of the 30th day of employment.

Evidence:
1. Staff #3 began employment on 04/11/2019. This staff person indicated that she resided in one state other than Virginia within the past 5 years. The required out of state central registry search request for this staff person has not been submitted.
2. Staff verified that the record check had not been submitted within the required time frame.

Plan of Correction: Administration will send the out of state central registry background check immediately.

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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