Montessori Kids Universe
3450-A Lauderdale Drive
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 652-9773
Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487
Inspection Date: April 28, 2021 and June 3, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- 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 complaint inspection was initiated on 4/28/2021 and concluded on 6/03/2021. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the area of staff background checks and injury reporting. The director was contacted by telephone to conduct the investigation. The inspector emailed the director a list of documentation required to complete the investigation.
The evidence gathered during the investigation did support the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law.
Please call me if you have any questions at 804-662-9766 or e-mail tara.barton@dss.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on review of two staff records, the facility failed to have all required documentation in each staff file. Evidence: Staff A did not have documentation of two references prior to hire or orientation training by the end of the first day. Plan of Correction: Staff files will be completed as required.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-L Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff interview and review of a photograph, the facility did not notify the parent by the end of the day for a minor injury sustained by an 18 month old child in care. Evidence: Child A had a bruise on her forehead at parent pickup. The director stated that the bruise may have come from the child resting her forehead on her sippy cup while sleeping on the rest mat. Plan of Correction: Children will not be allowed to have drinks while lying down. All known minor injuries will be reported by the end of the day to parents.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on review of two staff files, the facility failed to have a current sworn disclosure statement prior to employment. Staff A (date of hire 4/26/2021) did not have a current signed sworn disclosure statement. Plan of Correction: Staff A will sign a sworn disclosure statement.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on review of two staff files, the facility failed to have a fingerprint check prior to employment that was not more than 90 days old. Evidence: Staff A (date of hire 4/26/2021) did not have a current fingerprint check on file. The fingerprint check was conducted 11/26/2019, but the employee did not maintain employment past 1/2020. Staff A was rehired 4/26/2021. Plan of Correction: Staff A will obtain a new fingerprint check.
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.
