VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Salem Montessori School - Infant & Toddler Program
107 Corporate Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1521

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Nov. 14, 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:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection was conducted on November 14, 2022. Upon arrival at 8:30 AM, there were a total of 75 children ages 3 months-2 years old and 16 staff present. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure Child Protective Services Background Check is completed within 30 days of hire. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. CPS Background check for Staff #3 was completed on 8/19/2022; date of hire began 7/11/2022. Background Check was not completed within 30 days of the hire date.
Plan of Correction:	CPS Background Checks will be submitted within the first 7 days of hire. Documentation of the findings will be maintained in the staff record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on child record review, the center failed to obtain an immunization record prior to a child being at the center. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Child #1 began on 9/6/2022 and there was no immunization or exemption form in the record until 11/9/2022. The religious exemption form is dated 11/9/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Center administrator will ensure immunizations for each child will be received prior to enrollment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure staff complete a tuberculosis skin test/screening prior to the date of hire. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Tuberculosis screening for Staff #3 was completed after the date of hire (7/11/2022). Documentation in the staff record indicates that the tuberculosis screening was completed on 7/13/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Center Administrator will ensure tuberculosis skin test/screenings are completed prior to their date of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-E
Description:	Based on observations, the Licensee failed to keep hazardous cleaning agents in a locked location. EVIDENCE: In the Daisy Toddler Classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous cleaning agents (toilet bowl cleaner), unlocked in the bathroom used by the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Hazardous cleaning agents will be stored in the locked cabinet when not in use. Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure electrical outlets are covered with protective covers. EVIDENCE: In the Ivy Toddler Classroom, there were several uncovered electrical outlets observed by the Licensing Inspector.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will check all electrical outlets upon arrival each day to ensure outlets are covered with protective covers. Corrected during inspection
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A
Description:	Based on interviews & record review, the Licensee failed to have at least one staff in each classroom has current CPR and First Aid certification. EVIDENCE: In the Buttercup Classroom Staff #2 and Staff #3 advised the Licensing Inspector that they did not have current CPR and First Aid certification. LI reviewed staff records which did not include documentation of a current First Aid & CPR certification. In the Lily Infant Classroom, there was not at least 1 staff person present who has current CPR and First Aid certification.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will completed CPR & First Aid training/certification. Documentation of completion will maintained in each staff record.