Countryside Montessori School
21724 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(540) 520-8006
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Dec. 9, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/09/2022. There were 27 children, ages 3 months-2 years, and 6 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: nap, out free choice activities, and preparing for departure. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: playground and diapering.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 4 had a hire date of 9/1/2022. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 3 did not provide
documentation when requested.
2. Staff # 5 had a hire date of 6/22/22. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 3 did not provide documentation when requested.Plan of Correction: Staff # 3 submitted the CPS request on the portal and the results were returned. In the future the portal will be used.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on interview and review of six staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at
least every two years from the day of the initial
screening or testing.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 started employment on 10/09/2020 and the most recent TB screening was dated 7/10/2020. The Staff person was working with children on the day of the inspection without a current TB screening.Plan of Correction: Staff # 3 will have staff to obtain a repeat TB screening/test ASAP.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all areas required for diapering were met.
Evidence:
1.Observed the diaper changing pad in the nido room had several tears which makes the pad absorbent.Plan of Correction: Staff # 3 stated that they just noticed that tears as well and will purchase a new changing pad ASAP.
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.
