VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Guidepost Montessori at Reston
11579 Cedar Chase Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 404-9733

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: Feb. 29, 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. 8VAC20-820 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:

You are reminded to send your renewal application in prior to the expiration date of your license.

Comments:

A Renewal inspection was conducted today. A total of 59 children with 9 staff were observed within 5 occupied classroom. Some classrooms were re-arranged to accommodate the newly added infant (Nido) classroom. Observation of all 5 classroom, playground and common areas was made. Some transitions from outside to inside was observed along with circle time that included staff reading books to children. Handwashing prior to lunch was observed. A total of 8 staff files and 5 children files were reviewed. Several violations were found today. Some included maintenance of your building and areas of diaper disposal. The previous violations from the last inspection were reviewed and corrective actions were verified. One repeated violation found today. This inspection occurred between 10am and 1:30pm. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on child record review, documentation that a child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health were not obtained before the child began care. Evidence: Child #1 began care on 02/28/2024. Documentation of immunizations were not found.
Plan of Correction:	Reminded parents to bring in immunizations asap immunizations were provided on 3/1/2024
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-50-A
Description:	Based on observation of the center, a record was not treated confidentially. Evidence: An incident record containing a child's name and confidential information was found accessible and visible in Room #2.
Plan of Correction:	Filed the report in a binder and protected privacy Reminded teachers not to leave confidential information visible
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of staff records, documentation to demonstrate that an individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job description was not maintained. Evidence: Staff # 4 is a designated lead teacher. No documentation was maintained that Staff #4 qualifies as a lead teacher.
Plan of Correction:	Obtain copies of qualifications from teacher
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on review of documentation, an annual approval from the health department was not found. Evidence: An annual county health inspection has not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Filled application and scheduled health inspection for 3/12
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Bathroom stalls located in Room #2 had rust that flaked off when touched. This area is accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Contacted facility manager and scheduled maintenance and paint of bathroom stalls
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation of the center, cleaning materials were not stored separately from food. Evidence: In Room #2, food was found stored on the same shelf with a cleaning agent.
Plan of Correction:	Removed food item and reminded teachers not to store any food on the same shelf as a cleaning produc
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, toilets were not flushable. Evidence: Two toilets located in Room # 6 and one toilet located in Room #5 were clogged and were not flushable.
Plan of Correction:	Unclogged toilets immediately Contacted facility manager and scheduled maintenance and repair of toilets
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation of the center, leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal was not found. Evidence: Room #5's disposal receptacle does not prevent hands from touching the exterior surface when disposing soiled diapers.
Plan of Correction:	Replaced the disposal receptacle with a step on no obstruction trash bin
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation of center, 1 topical ointment was not labeled. Evidence: A topical ointment located in the Nido classroom was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Labeled ointment and reminded teacher to label personal items immediately when received
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on review of the center's emergency drill log, documentation of shelter in place drills were not maintained. Evidence: No documentation was found of shelter in place drills for the year of 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Scheduled a shelter in place drill 3/7/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-L
Description:	Based on observation of the center, staff failed to sit with a child during meal time. Evidence: A child was eating and drinking at a table in Room #7. Two staff were present and were sitting in a circle with the remaining children in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Remind the teachers to always make sure a staff member is sititng with children whenever they are eating