Guidepost Montessori at Herndon
13251 Woodland Park Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 203-8686
Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746
Inspection Date: Aug. 28, 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 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:
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Discussed with program and regional administration:
Director qualifications and job descriptions of interim staff.
Access to background searches and required documentation for support staff on site and substitutes.
Access to electronic records to document required staff training.
Access to electronic records to show annual updates for child records when receiving information from parents.
Meeting with Guidepost administration 9/18/23 .
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:15 am-12:40 pm. There were 27 children directly supervised by 5 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, learning about insects and eating snack. Diapering/ potty routines and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, equipment was not maintained in operable condition.
Evidence: lawn mower push toy had cracked plastic pieces on the playground.Plan of Correction: Removed during the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based upon observation food brought from home was not clearly dated and labeled that identifies the owner.
Evidence: 2 lunches in the toddler classroom were not labeled with the date and the child's name.Plan of Correction: I will remind staff to use the tape to label the lunches.
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.
