VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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: Aug. 8, 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. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. ? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. ? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) ? 20 Access to minor?s records ? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide ? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on August 8, 2022 between the hours of 9:10am till 11:35am. There were 26 children present, with 6 staff supervising. The children were playing outside on the various age appropriate equipment. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care, emergency drill logs and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 4 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. Contact sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov or call 804-629-7489 if you have any questions regarding this inspection. Sheila Nelson Licensing Inspection Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-629-7489 sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #4?s date of hire was 6/13/22 and the most recent documented TB test was dated 3/19/22.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure new employees have the TB test no more than 30 days prior to start date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, staff record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis test or screening at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #2?s date of hire is 7/27/22, and at the time of inspection (8/8/22) there is no documentation of a TB test/screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	I will tell the staff to get the TB shot asap.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-7
Description:	Based on medication review, the center failed to obtain allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substance and actions to take in an emergency situations. Evidence: Building #3809, child #1 was listed on the allergy list and did not have a written allergy plan with instruction from the physician.
Plan of Correction:	I will tell the parents to get the allergy action plan and bring to me.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, staff record did not have name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. Evidence: Staff #1 file was missing emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the information this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.Building #3809: A kitchen cabinet was unlocked with hazardous materials that were accessible to children. 2. Building #3813, Closet door in preschool classroom was unlocked with hazardous materials that were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.