VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Central Montessori School of Virginia LLC - Infant/Tod Program
2107 Jefferson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-1163

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted today, September 11, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 10:00 am until 12:30pm. There were 16 children present, ranging in ages from eleven months to two years, with five staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside with ball and interacting with staff. Later children had lunch and were preparing for nap time. Two infants who were not sleeping played with toys and read books with staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of five child records and five staff records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8318 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 08/22/2023 and identified as a program leader, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will request that the staff provide a copy of her education.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not obtain an annual inspection from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was conducted on September 8, 2022 exceeding the annual requirement.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will email them again requesting the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: One wooden fence picket was broken at the bottom exposing a jagged edge that could snag the skin of a child in care.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have the owner replace the picket on the fence.