VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bristow Montessori School
9050 Devlin Road
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 468-1191

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Dec. 9, 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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Consultation provided on outside time for infants- weather permitting; consistently documenting the time of day parents were notified of injuries to their child; and varying the time of day you do your monthly escape drills

Comments:

An unannounced renewal study was conducted with the director, who was present with 19 staff who were providing supervision to 86 children , from 4 months to 6 years of age. The infants were napping or crawling around on the floor, while the the toddlers/ two's were eating their morning snack ( milk and graham crackers) and the older children were practicing their singing for the Winter Concert. Six medications for four children were reviewed as well as 12 injuries/accident reports. Six staff and seven children's files were reviewed today as well. Within 14 days please contact Licensing with the date that the background checks were initiated/sent off for the Agent/Board Member. You will need to contact Licensing within 30 days to verify that all of the background checks have been obtained. Arrival time: 9:10 am Departure time: 1: 05 Pm

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation,it was determined that the outside equipment and space was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The resilient surfacing ( poured-in-place) surrounding the green, tan and burgundy climbing structure on the older playground was in disrepair as there was an approximate 8 inch divot in the poured in place. The ground covering on the older playground with the picnic table was exposed and presented a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	We will place the structure off limits until repaired and we will cover or cut the ground covering so that it no longer presents a tripping hazard.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-A
Description:	Based on a review of record keeping and an interview with the director, it was determined that an Agent did not have repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: Agent A's Sworn Disclosure statement was dated 6/3/13 and the Central Registry Finding was dated 1/22/13, neither of these background checks have been repeated in the last five years as required.
Plan of Correction:	We will get the new background checks.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of record keeping and an interview with the director, it was determined that an Agent and a Board Member did not have fingerprint background checks, which were required by 9/30 /18 Evidence: Neither the Board Member nor Agent A had fingerprint background checks on file.
Plan of Correction:	They will get these background checks and we will notify Licensing when they get them done and when the results have been obtained.