Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square
410 S Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 795-0206
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: May 23, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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Areas of Standards 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.
? 8VAC20-770 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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A discussion was held on the ratios, bringing staff in earlier, hiring additional staff and how the center will immediately resolve the ratio concerns.
- Comments:
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A complaint was received regarding staff to child ratios. An inspection was conducted today between the hours of 7:00am and 8:45am. Electronic attendance records and staff schedules were reviewed, class observations were conducted and discussions with staff were conducted. The preponderance of evidence collected deemed the complaint valid. 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 Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
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- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review and interviews, the center did not always ensure staff to child ratios were always maintained.
Evidence
In the mornings for the first hour of operation, the center did not always ensure that the staff to child ratios were in compliance.Plan of Correction: Management will begin coming in earlier to ensure the classrooms are always in ratio. We are in the process of hiring additional staff.
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.
