Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square
410 S Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 795-0206
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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Areas of Standards 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 (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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A discussion was held on the out of state background process.
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on October 5, 2022. There were 46 children present, with 13 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed taking a walk outside and staff was observed engaging with the infants. A total of 3 child records and 5 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 Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of five staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence
The child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff #1 who has resided in a state other than Virginia in the preceding five years,Plan of Correction: We will submit the documentation for the out of state background checks and send the results to our inspector when received.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: The child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for a staff member.
Evidence
The child day program does not have a central registry finding for staff #1 (first day of employment 5/31/22).Plan of Correction: We have submitted the CPS a couple of times and still have not received the results back. The last follow up was in September. We will call and follow up again. We will send the results to our inspector when received.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of five staff records, not all records contain the required documentation for each staff member.
Evidence
The record for staff #2 does not contain documentation that two or more references to character and reputation were checked before first day of employment.Plan of Correction: We will make sure to obtain 2 references before we hire staff.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill every month.
Evidence
Review of the documentation of monthly practice evacuation drills, it was observed a drill was not conducted in July, 2022.Plan of Correction: We will make sure to conduct and record an emergency drill each month.
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.
