Guidepost Montessori at Chantilly
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: April 11, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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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Discussed with Head of School:
Food brought from home must meet USDA guidelines.
Food brought from home must not contain choking hazards for children under four years of age.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted today. All groups were in ratio during the inspection.
Children were observed painting, washing hands, participating in circle time, eating lunch, preparing for rest and enjoying the playground.
Violations were reviewed with the Head of School and admin staff at the exit interview.
See Violation notice for non-compliances cited.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
LI was present from 10:30 AM - 1:10PM.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a completed nationwide fingerprint search prior to employment.
Evidence:
1 of 1 staff records reviewed contained a fingerprint search result dated 1/25/23. Staff A - Date of Hire (DOH) is documented as 1/23/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on are view of policies, the center failed to follow its own medication policy.
Evidence:
Based on a review of medications, the facility
failed to follow is own medication policies.
Evidence:
*Medications policies state:
1."It is the parent?s responsibility to keep a record at home to maintain medications at the
school that are up to date." 1 epi-pen at the center expired 3/23. (Child 1)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of records, child records do not contain all required information.
Evidence:
3 child records reviewed. Missing information includes:
* Viewing Proof of Birth documents (Child 1, 2)
*Parent's work place/phone information (Child 2)
*Name, phone and address of a second emergency contact. (Child 3)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of records, one staff record does not include documentation of all required components.
Evidence:
1 staff records reviewed. Missing information includes:
*Documentation of references. A list of names was available; however, there is not documentation that anyone was called, the results of calls, date or signature of the person making the contact.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-C Description: Based on a review of orientation documentation, the orientation document on file for one staff record is incomplete.
Evidence:
1 staff record reviewed, did not contain documentation of all required components. Missing information includes policies to be provided in writing, for parent policies/information. The form in use does not include all required components. (Staff A)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-H Description: Based on observation, purses were not stored inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
A purse was observed on a shelf, accessible to children, In the Toddler 7 room.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-A Description: Based on a review of documentation, parent's have not been provided in writing prior to the
first day of attending, the Custodial Parent's rights statement.
Evidence:
The parent handbook lists an open door policy; however, the statement does not meet the ?22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia requirement with wording of "Custodial parents
have the right to be admitted to the child day center any time their child is in care."Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on a review of records, on child record was not updated annually.
Evidence:
*1 of 3 child records reviewed was dated 2/28/22. (Child 1)
*1 of 3 child records reviewed contained an allergy action plan dated 3/1/22. (Child 1)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation, medications were not
stored locked using a safe locking method that
prevents access by children.
Evidence:
Medications were stored in ?ziplock baggies? in backpacks in the classrooms, or in unlocked cabinets.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P Description: Based on a review of medications, 1
medication was not disposed of or returned to
the parent when the authorization expired.
Evidence:
1.The authorization for an Epi-pen on the Medication Administration Training (MAT) form is expired. The form has length of authorization listed; however, the form states it is to expired= 6 months from the date it is signed. The form expired 2/28/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on a review of the first aid supplies, the first aid kit is incomplete.
Evidence:
The first aid kit is missing 2 triangular bandaged.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on a review of documentation, monthly emergency evacuation drills have not been documented.
Evidence:
There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for march 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Based on a review of injury reports, the reports do not include all required components.
Evidence:
4 of 4 reports reviewed did not contain documentation of the time, date or method of
parent notification. The form in use by the facility, specifically does not include a space to
record the time of notification.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation, food brought from home were not in containers that were labeled and dated in a way to show ownership.
Evidence:
2 of 5 lunch boxes inspected did not have the child's name or today's date on them.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
