Central Montessori School

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for the water supply and sewage disposal system. The most recent Report of Environmental Sanitation was dated 11/22/2024.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“(Repeat Violation) In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. The temperature in the pre-primary classroom was 66 degrees. The temperature in the entrance to the center was 64 degrees.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water. The sinks in the primary B classroom had no running warm water.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. During the inspection, the temperature was 60 degrees downstairs in the center where there are two classrooms for children between the ages of two and five.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on the review of a child's record (Child #4), and an interview with a staff member (staff #5), the agency failed to maintain documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-140. Evidence: The first day of attendance for Child #4 was 9/14/23. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 2/12/24. The physical examination was not completed within 30 days after the first day of attendance. In an exit interview on 4/18/24, staff #5 acknowledged that the physical examination in the record was not completed within the required timeframe.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on observations and an interview with a Center Representative (CR #1), the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The fire inspection report posted at the center was dated 2/22/23. In an interview on 4/18/24, CR #1 reported that the fire inspection report was out of date.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an out of State Sex Offender Registry, out of state criminal history name check and out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five year. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (date of hire: 6/20/23) documented a sworn disclosure statement, indicating having resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. 2.There was not an out of state sex offender registry, out of state criminal history name check, and out of state child abuse and neglect search documented in the record for Staff #3 for one of the two states documented on the sworn disclosure statement where Staff #3 lived within the preceding five years. 3. During an interview, with the center assistant director, it was acknowledged that Staff #3 lived in two other states within the preceding five years and the record did not document the required out of state checks for Staff #3.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure central registry search findings were completed every five years. Evidence: The record for Staff (S) S5 documented a central registry findings dated, 10/16/17. A more recent central registry finding was not provided for S5 during the inspection. During the exit interview with the center director, it was acknowledged that a repeat central registry search for S5 was not documented.”

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure a daily schedule was posted. Evidence: The Primary A room did not have a daily schedule posted. A total of 6 children along with two teachers were observed in the room.”

8VAC20-780-420-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and documentation review, the center failed to promptly inform parents when persistent behavioral problems are identified. Evidence: Interview with Director, Curriculum Specialist, Teacher, and Parent, and documentation review, revealed that there were behavioral problems identified with child #1 that caused concern. The child was observed over a four day period prior to the parents being made aware of the behavioral concerns.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: When interviewed administration stated that child #1 was left in the care of the center on 9/22/22. Child #1, 4 years old, was left on a stairwell by staff #3 who escorted the child to the bottom of the stairs and turned around and walked away. The stairs are located on the outside of the building. Child #1 was left alone for approximately 15 minutes. The center is located in an urban area surrounded by busy streets with heavy traffic.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always are within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Interviews with staff revealed the following. 1) Child #1, 4 years old, was dropped off by the parent on 9/22/22 at approximately 8:58 am. The carpool line closes at 9:00 am. 2) Staff #3 escorted child #1 to the bottom of the stairs located through a gate and on the outside of the building. The door at the top of the stairs was propped open, which typically indicates that a staff member is standing there to accept children. 3) Staff #3 closed the gate at the bottom of the stairs, turned around, and walked away leaving child #1 to go up the stairs by themselves. 4) Staff #3 cleaned up the outside carpool equipment and then helped another family who had arrived. They went into the building through the front door. 5) Staff #1 was in the classroom at the top of the stairs where the door was propped open. Staff #1 did not realize that another child was coming up the stairs to enter. Staff #1 closed the door to the classroom leaving child #1 alone outside. 6) Staff #2 went outside at approximately 9:15 am to the lower deck to prepare for a lesson when she saw Child #1 standing on the upper deck alone. 7) Staff #2 stated that child #1 was visibly upset when found. Staff #2 escorted child #1 into the center and called administration to report what had happened.”