VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Harrisonburg Montessori School
1350 Peach Grove Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-6111

Current Inspector: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256

Inspection Date: Sept. 30, 2019 and Oct. 3, 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)

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on 09/30/2019 from 11:20 A.M.-2:00 P.M., and on 10/03/2019 from 9:00 A.M.-11:15 A.M. At the time of the inspection 49 children were in care with eight staff and one administrator present. Five children records, seven staff records, three medications and required documentation, five injury reports, first aid kits, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, health inspection, fire inspection, playground, and posted required information were reviewed. Children were observed during morning outdoor play time, diapering, handwashing, behavioral guidance, lunchtime, transition to naptime, and departure of half day children. On 10/03/2019 children were observed during morning work cycles. The exceptions to compliance are noted on the violation notice with two repeat violations cited. If you have any questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540)-430-9257 for further assistance.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-140-A
Description:	Based on review of children records, the center failed to ensure that one out of five children had a completed physical on file within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #5's physical on file was obtained on 10/1/2019. Date of enrollment for Child #5 was 08/21/2019. 2. Staff verified the start date for Child #5 and the date the physical was obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will work on a system to track when physicals are due when a new child enrolls.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain all equipment outside on the playground in safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden structure that provides shade and a play area for children had peeling paint on the wooden frame, and there was wood cracking and splintering at the bottom of one of the wooden boards that was accessible to children. 2. Staff verified that the paint was peeling, and that there was wood splintering and cracking on the frame that was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will set a plan and get the frame repainted and the wood that is splintering and cracking replaced.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation of diaper changes, the center failed to ensure that staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet or a diaper change. Evidence: In Classroom #1 the Licensing Inspector observed Staff #5 in the process of completing diaper changes, and assisting children use the restroom. Staff #5 did not wash her hands before or after assisting a child use the toilet or before and after changing a pull-up or cloth diaper. Staff #5 was observed assisting children or changing a child, and did not wash her hands before or after assisting or changing a child. Staff #5 would assist one child and then move onto another child without washing her hands.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will review handwashing requirements with all staff.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-J
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all medications were kept in a locked location. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 there were two medications for Child 1M that were in a ziplock bag that did not lock. The ziplock bag was located on a shelve that did not have a door attached. 2. Staff verified that the medication was not in a locked location.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will get a lock box for the medication.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-520-A
Description:	Based on review of over-the counter skin products, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skins products shall not be kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 there was a bottle of Boudreaux's Butt Paste that had expired in September 2018, and a container of Always My Baby Petroleum Jelly that had expired in February 2019. 2. In Classroom #2 there was a bottle of Babyganics sunscreen that had expired in May 2019. 3. Staff verified that the over-counter-skin products had expired.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will return all expired over-the-counter skins products to the parents.