VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cardinal Montessori School
1424 G Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-3810

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: March 4, 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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 03/04/2024 from 10:45am to 2:20pm. There were 64 children ages 3 years old to age 6 years old supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, attendance, menus, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, 4 medications with corresponding authorization records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were reviewed. Children were observed participating in lunch, dancing and circle time activities. Handwashing procedures were also observed. There was an adequate number of staff present with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), CPR and First Aid, and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 3/14/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1)During inspection in classroom #8, there was a bottle of disinfectant, algae control, water conditioner and essential oils that were stored on 2 separate shelves and were not locked. 2)During inspection behind the front desk area where there is no door or lock, there was a container of disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer stored on a shelf.
Plan of Correction:	These items were immediately removed and placed in a locked area. The staff has been retrained on hazardous substances.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they have a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period. Evidence: During inspection in classroom #8, there was no menu posted for the current one-week period.
Plan of Correction:	After speaking with the teacher, she did have the list, but had not posted it on the board. We refreshed policy and immediately updated the board with this information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding and cleaned at least daily. Evidence: Staff in classroom #7 stated that the tables where children eat were not sanitized before and after the children ate snack and prior to children eating lunch as required. There was no sanitizer available for staff to use at the time the classroom was inspected.
Plan of Correction:	Staff members had been cleaning with soap and water in the classroom before/after eating to disinfect tables. After inspection a spray bottle with water and bleach was provided and labeled for the classroom to disinfect tables after wiping down with soap and water. All tables were disinfected properly immediately. Management went over cleaning procedure with staff member in room #7. CMS also emailed ALL primary classes to ensure cleaning protocols are being complied with.