Guidepost Montessori at Burke
6000 School House Woods Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
(571) 404-6991
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Feb. 7, 2024
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 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with Head of School:
*Sunscreen container/bottle should be labeled with the owner's name, not just the "zip-lock" baggie the container is in.
*Reviewed staff patterns- closing staff
*"Certificates of Completion" need dates of completion for the training. (Not used as orientation documentation)
*Sample Injury Prevention plan and blank plan model form were provided
**Please contact the Fairfax County Fire Marshal's office regarding the installation of safety gates inside the facility.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today. All rooms were in ratio during the inspection.
Children were observed: working on stringing beads, washing hands, drawing, painting and working on individual projects as well as working collaboratively with others.
Six (6) staff records were reviewed. Seven (7) child records were reviewed, with 3 additional records reviewed only for previous violations.
Medications, labeled and date lunch boxes, menu, attendance sheets, age and stage appropriate activities for children were all in compliance.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov. Licensing Inspectors Marbert and Savitierre were present from 10:00 AM- 1:45PM
**Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation, the most recent Inspection Summary and Violation Notice were not posted.
Evidence:
The Inspection Summary and Violation notice posted were dated 10/13/23. The most recent inspection was conducted on 12/18/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of completed out of state background checks for residences outside of Virginia within the past 5 years, in the required time frames.
Evidence:
1. Two staff records did not have a completed Criminal History Search result on file, for a residence outside of Virginia. prior to employment.
(Staff A -Date of Hire (DOH): 2/7/24). There are no results on file.
(Staff B- DOH: 9/20/23) There are no results on file.
2. Staff B's record did not have a completed Child Abuse and Neglect search on file for a residence outside of Virginia, before 45 days of employment had expired. There are no search results on file.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-J Description: Based on a review of documents and staff statement, there was no annual update available for review of the written injury prevention plan.
Evidence:
The injury prevention plan could not be located during the inspection. No update could be located.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation and review of allergy lists, the center did not maintain a current list of children's allergies. The list was not kept confidential in each room where children were present.
Evidence:
1. The allergy list posted in all rooms was dated 10/2023. The center was provided with updated allergy information for one child that was dated 1/30/2024. The new information was not on the allergy list. (Child #13)
2. The allergy list in Children's House 2 was posted on a clipboard, visible to anyone in the room.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-50-A Description: Based on observation, a child's information was not kept confidential.
Evidence:
A completed injury report for a child in the Toddler 2 room was placed on a shelf unit, visible to anyone in the room. (Child 14)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of records, one child record did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1 of 9 child records reviewed did not contain documentation of viewing the child's proof of birth documents. (Child 4) (Date of first attending: 8/31/22)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of two references, prior to employment.
Evidence:
Staff B: 2 of 2 references on file were not dated (Date of Hire (DOH): 9/20/23)
Staff C: 2 of 2 references on file were not dated. (DOH: 01/08/2024)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas outside of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The resilient surfacing tiles installed on the concrete pad outside of the Children's House 1 room, are lifting up on the corners of multiple tiles posing a tripping hazard. Multiple tiles have broken off on the edge of the patio and are lying on the ground.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-C Description: Based on observation, emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted did not contain documentation of the Shelter-In-Place location.
Evidence:
Maps posted did not show the shelter-in-place location in the facility.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on a review of documentation and staff statement, the center did not implement a monthly emergency evacuation drill.
Evidence:
No emergency evacuation drill was conducted in December 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of injury reports, written reports did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
5 injury reports were reviewed.
* 3 of 5 reports did not contain documentation of the future action to prevent recurrence. (Children #1,2,3)
*1 of 5 reports did not contain documentation of how the parent was notified, or the time/date of parent notification. (Child #3)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
