Guidepost Montessori at Purcellville
130 E Main Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 441-0031
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: April 3, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was begun today in response to an allegation being received in our office on April 1, 2024 regarding ratios.
Based on multiple staff interviews, review of documentation written attendance and digital attendance the preponderance of evidence does not support the allegation.
The complaint is not valid.
The violation cited was not part of the original complaint; however, was found during the course of the investigation.
If you have questions regarding this investigation you may contact me a t (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
LI was present today from 2:02PM - 2:45PM.
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 #: 8VAC20-780-360-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff statement, an activity for one child was not age and stage appropriate.
Evidence:
1. On March 29, 2024 a child was not in their classroom for approximately one hour from 1:00 PM- 2:00PM
2. The child was being held by a staff member at the front desk, while the staff member was putting together Easter Baskets.
(Child 1)Plan of Correction: Discussion took place with all staff over ensuring that age and stage appropriate activities are always available for their students. Moving forward, staff will not include students in activities that take them out of the classroom unless the activities are age and stage appropriate.
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.
