VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Central Montessori School of Virginia LLC - Infant/Tod Program
2107 Jefferson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-1163

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Feb. 14, 2023

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 February 14, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite, completing the inspection from approximately 10:30am until 12:30pm. There were 15 children present, ranging in ages from seven months to two years, with five staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of three children's records and three staff members? records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8318. Sharon Curlee Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8318 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of three staff files, the center did not ensure a completed search of the central registry (CPS check) was obtained within 30 days of employment for one staff member. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (date of employment 10/24/2022) contained a completed search of the central registry dated 12/04/2022.
Plan of Correction:	If we do not receive the finding of the central registry search within 30 days we will follow up with the agency.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of three children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for one child with a diagnosed food allergy signed by a physician, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #1 (first date of attendance 01/3/2023) contained a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy that was not signed by a physician. 2. The record for Child #1 and the dated allergy list indicated the child had a food allergy. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We contacted the family and asked for an allergy action plan that is signed by a physician.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The exterior of the building had peeling paint that was accessible to the children on the outdoor playground.
Plan of Correction:	We will have someone scrape and repaint the exterior portions of the building that has peeling paint.