Northeast Stars Montessori
697 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 945-0408
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Aug. 25, 2021
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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussion that the final regulation to amend Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers (22VAC40-185, now 8VAC20-780) to address federal health and safety requirements will become effective on September 21, 2021. Below is the address to view those standards with marked edits and changes.
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewXML.cfm?textid=15030
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews, and a virtual tour of the program.
A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 08/25/2021. The Director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 24 children present, ranging from 2 years to 5 years in age, with 4 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; medication; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, 1 board officer's file, and 4 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined that there was a non-compliance with an applicable standards, code or law. These violation was documented on the Violation Notice issued to the program.
If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you.
Charlie Perkins,
Licensing Inspector
(703) 309-3963
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4 Description: Based on review, 2 of 5 staff files indicated that the Child Day Center (CDC) did not obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry (SOR) check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence -
1. On the date of inspection (08/25/2021), an out-of-state SOR check was not available for review for the following: Staff #1 (from the State of Maryland), and Staff #4 (from the State of Maryland).
2. The Center Director confirmed this on the date of inspection.Plan of Correction: This documentation shall be obtained and placed on file.
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.
