Countryside Montessori School
21724 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(540) 520-8006
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/07/2023. There were 32 children, ages 13 months-6 years, and 6 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sight and sound and out of state backgrounds. The inspector arrived at 10:15 AM and departed at 12:15 PM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the
center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the enter obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 06/12/2023. A returned letter of eligibility was dated 07/13/2023. Staff # 6 did not provide documentation when requested.Plan of Correction: In the future all finger prints will be obtained prior to hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on record review and interviews, the
center failed to ensure that all emergency drills were documented.
Evidence:
The center did not have documentation of a fire evacuation drill for November of 2023.Plan of Correction: The drill was completed, just not documented.
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.
