VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene
20300 Bowfonds Street
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-7200

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: March 15, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-780 Administration 8 VAC 20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8 VAC 20-780 Physical Plant 8 VAC 20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8 VAC 20-780 Programs 8 VAC 20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8 VAC 20-780 Special Services 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussion of the upcoming renewal. Current license is set to expire on 07/15/2024. Discussion of medication for Child #7.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 03/15/2024, between the hours of 9 am to 12 pm. There were 79 children present, ranging from infant to school-age, with 14 classroom staff supervising across 7 rooms. The children were engaged in the following: St. Patrick's Day theme crafts, art and story time; center activities within each classroom, infant sleeping, diaper changing, hand washing, large motor skills in the multi-purpose room, outside play, snack, and other organized activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; medication; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 10 children files, 3 board officer files, and 10 staff files were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were (3) three non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the center. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 10 staff files indicated that it has been more than (2) two years from the date of the tuberculosis (TB) documentation on file at the center. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/15/2024), the TB documentation on file for Staff #3 had expired. 2. The date of this documentation was - 01/16/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Updated TB documentation will be obtained and placed on file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 10 children files indicated that a child did not have a separate record that contained all of the required information. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/15/2024), a child record was not available for review for Child #9. 2. An enrollment agreement was on file and dated - 02/24/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Parent will drop off these documents tonight.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 10 staff files indicated that the Virginia Department of Education - sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/15/2024), the Virginia Pre-service training (10 hours) was not completed within 90 days of the start date for Staff #9. 2. The listed start date for Staff #9 was 01/24/2022.
Plan of Correction:	This training will be completed and certificate will be placed on file.