Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool
697 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 945-0408
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Aug. 12, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to: TB screenings, out of state background checks, diaper changing surface.
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/.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/24. The on-site inspection began at 12:10pm and ended at 1:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 5 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 2 staff records. This inspection included:
? document review (attendance, daycare postings, policies and procedures, emergency drill logs).
? classroom observations.
? lunch and 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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/21/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation, the most recent licensing inspection report was not posted at the center.
Evidence: The most recent inspection report dated 4/25/24 was not posted on site.Plan of Correction: The incorrect page of the inspection was posted. The correct page of the inspection report was posted during the visit.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-1 Description: Based on records review, the sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for an employee was not obtained before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 7/6/24.
2. Staff # 1's SDS was signed and dated 8/1/24.Plan of Correction: The sworn disclosure was filled out on 7/5/24. The original form was misplaced.
Upon noticing this, the form was filled out again. The employee did not back date
the form to the original signing date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on records review, a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was not obtained for staff within 30 days prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 7/6/24. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 8/10/24.
2. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 7/24/24. A TB screening has not been obtained for Staff # 2.Plan of Correction: Staff 1 has a TB test on site. Staff 2 scheduled a TB test on 8/15/24. Results received 8/19/24.
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.
