VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Monarch Montessori School
218 East Monroe Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 225-9524

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: July 23, 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and 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. Discussed: gate system in the infant room/ space drop off policies door bell system allowing parents access administration hours staffing lead teacher qualifications staffing model forms to document required staff information ( orientation and references by first day) Central Registry Portal and documenting when submitted

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 7/23/2024. The on-site inspection began at 8:45 am and ended at 11:40 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 12 children present and 5 caregivers. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, policies and procedures and emergency planning. tour of the program, interviews and observations. 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 record review, the center did not obtain , out of state criminal record reports and out of state abuse and neglect reports for a staff member that has resided outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: Staff A (DOH 3/14/2024) record did not contain criminal history report prior to their first date of employment and abuse and neglect results within 45 days of employment for the states where the staff member has resided in the last 5 years.
Plan of Correction:	I will email results as soon as I can find email.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, required documentation for staff record was found to be incomplete. Evidence: Staff B - Date of Hire ( 5/26/23) did not have 2 reference checks documented by the first date of employment. .
Plan of Correction:	We did themby phone and text. We need to document on form.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place as required. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of bleach water on the high shelf in the toddler classroom that was not locked as required.
Plan of Correction:	Moved during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	Based on observation, interview and record review of attendance a ratio of 1 staff to 4 children was not maintained. Evidence: On 7/23/2024 from approximately 8:45 am- 9:00 am there were 11 children including 3 infants with 2 staff members.
Plan of Correction:	I was speaking with a parent in the office and children arrived. I am out there with toddlers. We are trying to hire floaters to help in the morning.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, food containers ( bottles) from home were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 3 of 6 infant bottles from home were not labeled with the name of the child.
Plan of Correction:	Usually we have parents do it and check.