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Gloucester Montessori School
8381 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 699-3020

Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: June 2, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:
A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
There were 26 children present, ranging in ages from 3 years to 6 years with 6 staff supervising including administration. 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 3 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions
regarding this inspection please contact licensing inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Toddler's House room, there were two bottles of water conditioner on the window sill with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution".

Plan of Correction: The center will keep all hazardous substances locked away.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: Based on review of children's records and interview, the center did not ensure in 2 of 3 records to obtain documentation of immunizations before the child can attend the center.

Evidence: In Child# 2's record (start date 02/01/22) and Child#3's record (start date 1/26/21), there was no immunization documentation found. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for each child was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request physical/immunization documentation to include in records.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure in 1 of 3 records to obtain documentation for physical examination.

Evidence: In Child's#2's record (start date 2/01/22) there was no documentation of a physical examination found. Interview with staff confirmed the physical examination documentation was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request physical/immunization documentation to include in records.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain in 2 of 3 records all information for children's record.

Evidence: In Child#2's record (start date:02/01/22) and Child#3's record (start date: 01/26/21), there was no documentation of viewing proof of child's identity and age. Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The center will contact families to request copies to include in records.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G
Description: Based on interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations.

Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation of monthly emergency drills available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The center will ensure to maintain a log for all emergency drills.

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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