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Arlington Montessori House
3809 and 3813 N. Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511

Current Inspector: Sheila F Nelson (804) 629-7489

Inspection Date: Oct. 14, 2021

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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:
Reminders:

New Licensing Standards were revised and can be reviewed on the Virginia Department of Education website.

Staff are required to obtain training hours, annually.

Comments:
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 October 14,2021. The Director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted There were 37 children present with 7 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 4 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please contact me at Tanya.Johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call me at 571.423.6392.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-130-A
Description: Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

Evidence:
Child #2's record does not contain documentation of immunizations on the first day of attendance.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure that each child has documentation of immunizations on the first day of attendance.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A
Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative TB test/screening at the time of hire and prior to contact with children.

Evidence:
Staff #2's records do not contain documentation of a current TB test or screening.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure that each staff member's record will maintain a current TB test or screening.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to ensure that each child enrolled has documentation of the names, addresses and phone numbers of two designated people to call in case of an emergency, if a parent cannot be reached.

Evidence:
Child #2 and #3's records do not have documentation of the address of 1 emergency contact.

Plan of Correction: We will request the information from the parents and place documentation is each child's record.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-A
Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each new staff member completes orientation training in Subsection C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days from the date of assuming job responsibilities.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure that new staff will receive required orientation before they work with children or by the 7th day of assuming job

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D
Description: Based on a review of evacuation logs, the center failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills.

Evidence:
The center did not have documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the months of July and August 2021.

Plan of Correction: We will complete and document evacuation drills each month.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a Sworn Statement is completed prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence:
Staff #1's record documents completion of the Sworn Statement on 10/30/2019; the date of employment for the staff member is 10/8/2019.

Plan of Correction: We will ensue that all employee's sign the Sworn Statement on their first day of employment.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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