Guidepost Montessori at Purcellville
130 E Main Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 441-0031
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Feb. 12, 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.
8VAC20-770 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:
*Potential cross contamination with snack items
*'Wub-a-Nub" pacifiers used by infants
*Balanced Mixed Age (BMA) rooms and group size - Children may not be moved into a BMA room until the age of three.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today. All rooms were in ratio during the inspection.
The playground was not inspected today due to inclement weather.
Children were observed: resting quietly, working independently on a variety of activities, and getting up from a nap.
Infant cribs were labeled, cots were numbered to identify users, top and bottom covers for resting children. first aid supplies, medications, emergency supplies, emergency evacuation drills were all in compliance today.
See Violation Notice for non-compliances cited today.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov
Licensing Inspectors Marbert and Perez were present today from 1:05 PM - 4:00PM.
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 #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation and a review of class allergy lists, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies.
Evidence:
The allergy list posted on classrooms was dated 1/2/24. 2 children on the list, have changed rooms since 1/2/24.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-90--A Description: Based on a review of records, one child record did not contain a signed written agreement by the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
3 child records were reviewed.
Child #1's record did not contain documentation of a signed agreement authorizing emergency medical care for the child. ( First day of attendance-2/10/2024)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Description: Based on staff statements, there was not at least one staff member who meets the program leader qualifications regularly present. Such a teacher shall supervise no more than 2 aides.
Evidence:
The Children's House 1 room did not have a program leader regularly present. The Children's House 2 room lead teacher had been supervising 3 aides, between the two rooms.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of injury reports, all required components were not documented.
Evidence:
3 of 6 reviewed did not contain:
*Date and/or time of parent notification.
*Future action to prevent recurrence.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation, food brought from home was not in containers that were labeled and dated in a way to identify the owner.
Evidence:
3 of 3 lunch boxes inspected did not have a date on the container.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.
