Islamic Montessori Society
6329 Arlington Boulevard
Suite L
Falls church, VA 22044
(703) 237-5400
VDSS Contact: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521
Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced code compliance inspection was conducted on (11/15/2023). There were 46 preschool and toddler children present, ranging in ages from 15months to 5 years, with 10 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision and procedures. A total of 3 children and 6 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
The facility is reminded that a complete renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration of the exemption on December 11, 2023. Renewal applications should be submitted through the online portal available on the public website at childcareva.com.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Margaret Allworth at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the religious exemption program has not posted the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises.
Evidence: The religious exemption letter dated 12/14/2022 was not posted in a visible location on the premises.Plan of Correction: The religious exempt letter will be posted.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-2 Description: Based on observations and record review, the center is not in compliance with applicable laws and regulations with regard to building codes.
Evidence: Upon the inspector's arrival at 9:30 am there were 46 children in attendance, including 1 Primary class and a young and older toddler classrooms.
The religious exemption letter dated December 14, 2022 permits the program to provide services to 36 children.Plan of Correction: Management will contact the Building Official to get an updated Building Inspection Request form to allow more children. The form will be emailed to the inspector.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on a review of staff background checks, 1 staff's search of central registry has not been completed by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence: Staff #2, date of employment 6/2023 does not have documentation of the results from central registry search.Plan of Correction: Management will contact central registry search to locate the results for staff # 2.
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.
