Norfolk Montessori Academy
979 Ingleside Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487
Inspection Date: Sept. 2, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS.
22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/24/2020 and concluded on 09/02/2020. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 10 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-330-B Description: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.
Evidence: One of the composite structures on the playground did not have at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zones. The owner confirmed there was only about 4 inches of resilient surfacing underneath the fall zones of the playground composite structure.Plan of Correction: The following plan of correction was provided during the exit interview:
The center will have additional mulch delivered on Friday.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2 Description: Based on a record review the center did not have documentation that all background check requirements were met.
Evidence:
Staff #2, hired 04/05/05, did not have documentation of having a central registry check.Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner during the exit interview:
The owner stated she has had one in the past and it was sent out, but results have not come back. The owner will follow-up with the office of background check investigations.
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.
