Woolridge Montessori Academy
14000 Charter Park Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 601-6856
Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304
Inspection Date: Oct. 9, 2025
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks.
20 Access to minor?s records.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect.
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on October 9, 2025 and completed on October 9, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 9:25 AM and ended at 12:45 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 85 children present and 14 staff. The inspector reviewed eight children?s records and eight staff records. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, 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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on October 24, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
1. In room #7, the bathroom had chipped and peeling paint within reach of children.
2. In room #9, one hole in the wall within reach of children and a mop bucket being stored with approximately 4 inches of liquid used to clean floors the day before.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: ***Repeat Violation***
A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing.
1. In room #1, the diapering pad was torn.
2. In room #7, interviews revealed that children younger than three years old have their diapers changed in the bathroom while standing up. The children are not placed on a changing table or countertop designated for changing.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P Description: When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or the parent must renew the authorization.
Medication for Child A was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over nine days ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: The required first aid kit shall contain all required items.
1.The center's first aid kit was missing one triangular bandage.
2.The first aid kit on Bus #1 was missing a thermometer.
3.The first aid kit on Bus #2 was missing scissors, tweezers, and a thermometer.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
