VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Hampton Roads International Montessori School
11790 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 200
Newport news, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950

Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: May 22, 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 Hearing Procedures. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed in detail the diapering procedures for children younger than age of 3.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:40 AM -1:45 PM. At the time of entrance, 62 children were in care with 13 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 6 children?s records and 6 staff records. Children were observed playing outside, during lunch, rest period and engaged in small group activities. Violations were found and are identified within this report. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-A
Description:	Based on measurements, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, there shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus enough resilient surfacing to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: The following inadequate fall zones were observed on the playgrounds. 1.On the playground there was a double slide that required a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing, and it measured between 3 ? to 4 ? inches at the base of the slide chute. 2.On the playground there was a single slide that required a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing, and it measured between 4 to 5 inches at the base of the slide chute
Plan of Correction:	Mulch has been raked and redistributed to increase depth in fall zone areas. Additional mulch has been ordered this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-E
Description:	Based on measurements, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that rest mats shall be provided for children during the designated rest period and there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots/ rest mats. Evidence: The following classrooms had inadequate space between the cots/ rest mats during naptime. 1.In Toddler Room #1, there were 6 cots in small room and 5 of the cots were between 2 and 4 inches apart. 2. In Toddler Room #2, there were 13 cots and 2 of the cots only had 6 inches between them.
Plan of Correction:	Cots will be spaced a minimum of 12 inches a part in all rooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: In the following classrooms children did not wash their hands regrading eating. 1.In Toddler Room #1, 11 children were observed preparing for and eating lunch and they did not wash their hands prior to eating. 2. In Children?s House #1, 5 children were observed eating their lunch and after they were finished eating, they put away their items and then began to work on classroom activities. Classroom staff confirmed they did not wash their hands.
Plan of Correction:	All staff have been retrained and students are washing hands prior to and after eating snacks & meals.