VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Monarch Montessori School
218 East Monroe Street
Alexandria, VA 22301

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: Aug. 8, 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed: Required documents and submission for renewal in portal online Use of child record software and not having parent signatures for required documentation. Will use model forms for enrollment to ensure compliance. Uploading of child shot records and physicals at enrollment to ensure compliance.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-11:30am. There were 5 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 2 staff. The physical plant, staff records, 3 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, puzzle time, tummy time and bottle feeding. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed/ discussed. There was an supply of materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, required information in the child record was not complete. Evidence: Child A- record is missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	We will ask parent to bring in again to document in file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, required information was found to be incomplete. Evidence: Staff #1's record is missing documentation of 2 references were checked before employment
Plan of Correction:	We completed the references. We will find and add to file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-90--A
Description:	Based on record review, required parental agreements were not completed as required. Evidence: Child A- record is missing signed documentation by the first day of attendance of authorization for emergency medical treatment. Sick policies and communicable diseases, Child B- record is missing signed documentation by the first day of attendance of authorization for emergency medical treatment.
Plan of Correction:	We will use model forms and print out from bright wheel app.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on record reviewed, required documentation of staff orientation was not completed. Evidence: Staff #1 ( date of hire 6/26/2023) did not have documentation of orientation prior to staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date assuming job responsibilities.
Plan of Correction:	We completed the orientation. We will find and add to file.