VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

University Montessori School
1034 Reservoir Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583

Current Inspector: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123

Inspection Date: April 16, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

8VAC20-780-330-B: Resilient Surfacing 8VAC20-780-420: Parental Involvement 8VAC20-780-510: Medication

Comments:

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on April 16, 2024 from 11:00 A.M.-1:45 P.M. There were 26 children present, ranging in ages from two to five years of age, with six staff supervising. 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 five child records and five staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Licensing Inspector at 540-430-9257.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the violation notice and summary for the last inspection was posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1. The inspection violation notice posted outside the Primary Classroom was dated March 2023. The last inspection was completed on 09/12/2023. 2. Administration verified that the inspection violation notice from 9/12/2023 had not been posted.
Plan of Correction:	The summary was posted.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that required background checks were updated every five years. Evidence: 1. The national fingerprint background check for Staff #2 was last dated 01/17/2019. A new background check was required by 01/17/2024. 2. Administration verified that an updated national fingerprint background check had not been completed for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member will schedule an appointment to obtain the updated background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis documentation was obtained within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 date of rehire was 10/09/2023. The tuberculosis screening in Staff #1's file was dated 06/29/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff set up an appointment to obtain a new tuberculosis screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions shall be kept in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. There was not an allergy list posted in the upstairs Primary Classroom. 2. Staff verified that there was not an allergy list posted in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	An allergy list was created and posted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all equipment shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There is peeling paint on the play structure that is on the playground. The peeling paint is on the landing of the structure.
Plan of Correction:	The playground structure will be repainted.