VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lovettsville Montessori School
4 South Church Street
Lovettsville, VA 20180
(540) 822-3090

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 2026

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 8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements 8VAC20-821 Renewal 8VAC20-821 Application Fees 8VAC20-821 Background Checks 8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct 8VAC20-821 Violation Review 8VAC20-821 Sanctions 8VAC20-821 Appeals 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.

Technical Assistance:

Beginning February 1, 2026, licensed child day programs, licensed family day systems, and voluntarily registered family day homes shall refer to Chapter 8VAC20-821, General Procedures for the Licensure of Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems and Background Checks. This chapter replaces 8VAC20-770, Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems; 8VAC20-820, General Procedures and Information for Licensure; and 8VAC20-830, Fee Requirements for Processing Applications. For information and resources related to 8VAC20-821, please visit: https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 2/9/26 and completed on the same day, as a part of licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 and ended at 11:30. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 13 children present in the preschool program with 3 teachers. 6 children were present in the school age program with 1 teacher.The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 2 staff members records on-site. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has an authorization to give the medication and that medication has the prescription label, are in the original box with the name of the child as well as the dose. The center has a child that is taking a medication, the parents bring the medication in syringes, no needles, premeasured. With a separate syringe with chocolate flavoring. The medication is not in the original container and does not have the name of the child or the dose. The authorization for the medication is for Loudoun county public schools so it does if authorization for the staff to give the medication.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents to bring in the medication in the original bottle and also ask them to fill out the correct paperwork for medication authorization.