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: March 30, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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The new Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers can be found online at the Virginia Department of Education website
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. There were 45 children present with 7 staff. The children were observed working on map working, singing, polishing activities and having snack. The physical plant, menu's, medication, medication authorizations, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, children's records and staff records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance were cited on the violation notice. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at tanya.johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call 571.423.6392.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of child records, the center failed to ensure that children's records contained all required documentation.
Evidence:
Child #2, #3 and #4's records did not contain documentation of parents place of employment and work phone numbers.
Child #2's record did not contain documentation of a physician's name and phone number.
Child #1, #2 and #3's records did not have documentation of emergency contacts, names, addresses and/or phone numbers.
Child #1's record did not have documentation of authorization of emergency pick up..Plan of Correction: I will ask parents for the paper work.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the napping area of building 3818 was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The outlet cover was chipped, there was chipped paint and there was a loose phone wire along the baseboard.Plan of Correction: I will replace outlet cover today, 3/30/2022.
I will contact contractor to work on loose wire and chipped paint today, 3/30/2022.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
In building 3813 the teacher's closet was unlocked and contained Lysol and Clorox wipes and in building 3809 the children's bathroom contained air freshener and Clorox wipes.Plan of Correction: All hazardous substances were removed during this inspection.
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.
