VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Central Montessori School
323 North 20th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: April 19, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 8VAC20-780 Administration. X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. X 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. X 8VAC20-780 Programs. X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies X 8VAC20-780 Special Services. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. X 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. X 8VAC20-770 Background Checks X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on April 18, 2023 from 10:00 am to 3:35 pm. There were 87children present, ranging in ages from 2 to 8 years, with 15 staff supervising. A total of nine child records and five staff records were reviewed. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The center's director was available throughout the inspection to answer questions. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities, to include staff reading to the children. Staff were also observed supervising the children during outside activities. Staff interactions with the children were positive. All areas of the facility including all classrooms, bathrooms and outdoor play areas were inspected. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. The center administers emergency medication only. The required fire, shelter in place and lockdown drills reviewed and were in compliance. 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. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure central registry search findings were completed every five years. Evidence: The record for Staff (S) S5 documented a central registry findings dated, 10/16/17. A more recent central registry finding was not provided for S5 during the inspection. During the exit interview with the center director, it was acknowledged that a repeat central registry search for S5 was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	A new central registry search will be completed by 4/19/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure a daily schedule was posted. Evidence: The Primary A room did not have a daily schedule posted. A total of 6 children along with two teachers were observed in the room.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.