Guidepost Montessori at Burke
6000 School House Woods Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
(571) 404-6991
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: July 19, 2023 and July 24, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
? 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with Head is School:
*Staff transferring or substituting from facilities that are not owned by the same LLC, must be considered newly hired staff. The staff record must document new background searches, orientation and TB documentation.
*Substitutions of food items ordered and then delivered by INSTA-Cart containing possible food allergen exposure.
*Policy of Low sugar or No sugar snacks provided
*Physical plant: deterioration of the resilient surfacing on the patio area of the Children?s House playground.
*Risk ratings for violations, repeat violations, systemic deficiencies with violations
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was conducted on July 19, 2023, and July 24, 2023, after a complaint was received in our office regarding supervision, injury reports, staff qualifications and background searches. Based on multiple staff interviews, a review of documentation and staff record review, the preponderance of evidence supports the allegations and the complaint is deemed valid. During the investigation an issue was discussed with management about staff seeming to be unaware the Licensing Inspector (LI) had entered a room and walked through the room behind them. The Regional Manager stated they also observed the staff person on their phone moments later, when LI asked them to observe the room.
On May 8, 2023, VDOE responded to a letter from Guidepost Montessori received on 4/13/23, stating their policy of moving children at 2.5 years into Balanced Mixed Age (BMA) group rooms. VDOE stated: The standards define balanced mixed-age grouping as ?a program using a curriculum designed to meet the needs and interests of children in the group and is planned for children who enter the program at three through five years of age. The definition of balanced-mixed-age grouping does not afford flexibility to allow children younger than three years of age.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a completed nationwide fingerprint search prior to employment.
Evidence:
Staff #2 and # 3 did not have documentation of the results of a nationwide fingerprint search available for review. Staff had been at the facility for a week as substitutes.
Staff #5?s record contained documentation of results; however, the results were obtained for a different LLC.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of the results of a Central Registry Search within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #5?s record did not contain the results of a Central Registry Search. (Date of Hire (6/19/23)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment and completed within 30 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #2, #3, have no results available for review.
Staff #5 ? results are dated 10-24-21. Date of hire: 6/19/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on multiple staff statements, while supervising children, staff did not ensure, protection and guidance.
Evidence:
On 7/12/23 Child A was trapped by their leg in a piece of playground equipment. Staff were not able to intervene or explain how the incident occurred. The child did have a bruised leg from being stuck between the slats of the bridge portion of the equipment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes Description: Repeat Violation
Based on staff statements, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
*On 5/19/23 Child A exited the building into the parking lot. Staff were not aware that the child had left the building. The child was found simultaneously by their parents between approximately 5:00-5:30PM.
Staff confirmed the incident occurred.
*On 7/19/23 Staff #2 was observed in a classroom with 3 children that were doing individual activities. The staff person was observed ?scrolling? through their phone, not actively supervising children.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on a review of classroom attendance sheets and observation, children that were 2 years old were combined with children aged 3-5 years old without maintaining a 1:8 (Staff to child) ratio.
Evidence:
*8 children under the age of 3 were moved to the Children?s House rooms 1 and 2, that use a Balanced Mixed Age group ratio of 1:14. Two staff were assigned to each of the Children?s House rooms.
(Children A, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
*On 7/19/23 both Children?s House I and 2 rooms were observed together on the playground. During the inspection, there were 42 children with 5 staff on the playground. The group contained 3 children that were not yet 3 years old. A 1:8 ratio was not maintained.
(Children B, D, F)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff statements, and a review of injury reports, the center did not maintain record of children?s injuries.
Evidence:
On 7/12/23 Child A was stuck between the slats of a piece of playground equipment. The child was given ice to put on her leg. The child?s leg was bruised. No injury report was provided to the parents that day. Parents were made aware of the circumstances of the incident/injury the following morning by a staff member.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.
