Montessori Children's House
1400-B Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: July 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/11/2023 from 11:25 am to 2:15 pm. There were 38 children in care, ages 7 months to 6 years, in five groups under the care of eight staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed three children?s records, four medications, four staff records, and other program records. The children were observed on the playground, having lunch, washing hands, being changed, having infant tummy time, and free play indoors.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a staff member?s hand touched the exterior surface of the soiled diaper storage during diaper disposal.
EVIDENCE:
Staff 4 touched the lid of the diaper trash can while opening it with their hand during a diaper change.Plan of Correction: Management stated that staff would have refresher training regarding requirements of diaper changing.
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.
