VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Appletree Montessori
8809 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 208-0702

Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103

Inspection Date: July 19, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Also discussed the process for renewing the license.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 7/19/2024 and completed on 7/19/2024, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:55am and ended at 1:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 7 children present and 1 staff when the inspector arrived, and a 2nd staff arrived at approximately 12:25pm. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site on 7/19/2024 . This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews with staff, and observing the children play outside, washing hands, eating lunch and preparing for nap time. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the provider did not obtain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: There was no search of the child abuse and neglect registry from Maryland for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain the central registry check for Maryland for the staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: Hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was in reach of children at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Hand sanitizer was moved during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-C
Description:	Based on observation, there was not always one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader and an immediately available staff member during the stated hours of operation when one or more children were present. Evidence: There was only 1 staff at the center when the inspector arrived. Another staff arrived 30 minutes later.
Plan of Correction:	Center had a second staff during inspection and the standard was explained to them.