VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Montessori School of Cedar Lane
3035 Cedar Lane
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 560-4379

Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392

Inspection Date: Jan. 3, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring Inspection took place on January 3, 2024 between the hours of 1:05pm and 2:57pm. There were five (5) classrooms observed with a total of 50 children with 10 staff supervising. The children were observed in participating in circle time, bathroom procedures, preparing for naptime, and rest time. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, evacuation drills, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail the license inspector, Sheila Nelson, at sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov. Sheila Nelson License Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Childhood Care and Education

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (DOH 9/9/2023) does not have documentation of criminal history check file. 2. Director confirmed Staff #3 did not have a current criminal history check on file for the center.
Plan of Correction:	"I did not know a new background check was required since we had the background check from our sister school that was completed on 6/1/23 . I will schedule the appointment immediately. "
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement. 2. The Director confirmed a completed sworn statement was not obtained prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	"I will have Staff #3 complete a new one immediately. I did not know we could not use the sworn statement from our sister school (dated 6/1/23)."
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The file for Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. 2. The director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	"I will submit the request today. Again, I did not know we could not accept the background checks from our sister school. The CPS was completed by the sister school on 6/13/23."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the staff record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis test or screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's date of hire is 09/09/23 and the documentation of a negative TB test is dated 08/18/22.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.