Countryside Montessori School

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that all children 12 months and younger were using a crib. Evidence: On the day of the inspection, there was one child 12 months and younger that was sleeping on an infant bed and not the required crib per the standard.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that when cloth diapers are used a separate leak proof storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system. Evidence: Observed three zipped cloth bags hanging from the diaper changing table. Each bag had soiled cloth diapers in them. The method of disposal did not ensure that a staff’s member’s hands nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Observed a structure of tree logs in the outdoor play area. The logs were different sizes and were stacked haphazardly with no ground support to keep them from moving. Some were approximately 6 ft. long with approximately 2 ft. diameter. The entire structure stood approximately 5 ft. tall. There were several large openings in the structure that posed an entrapment hazard and pinch point for children’s limbs. The tree structure had several protruding limbs and had splintering pieces that posed a hazard to children. 2.Observed on the outside play area a stacked pile of wooden logs that had rebar protruding out of the top of the logs. Tennis balls were placed on the top of the rebar. The rebar poses a protrusion and an entanglement hazard.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all play structures that required resilient surfacing had the required amount. Evidence: 1.The tire swing had resilient surfacing directly under the swing. The requirement is for the resilient surfacing to extend all directions that the tire swing goes and double the area. 2.The composite play structure that has four slides, climbing wall and a swinging bridge had resilient surfacing mats that only extended approximately 2 feet in the direct fall zones. The requirement is for the resilient surfacing to extend six feet on all sides of the equipment.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1.Nine chicken hens, one rooster and one turkey were observed roaming around the outdoor play area with the children. There were several child sized picnic tables in the area. The inspectors observed pieces of food, such as chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries, on the ground around the picnic tables. The poultry were observed eating the pieces of food. There were 6 children, approximately ages 3 ? 5 years old, playing in the same area around the poultry. Two children were observed walking around barefoot in same area. Poultry feces was observed on the ground around the child sized picnic tables. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Poultry should not be kept in schools, childcare centers, and other facilities with children younger than 5 years old. If this is not possible, the area where the chickens roam should be considered contaminated, and the children should not be allowed to play, eat, or drink in these areas. Young children are more likely to get sick from germs as their immune systems are still developing and they are more likely to put unwashed hands into their mouth." 2.Observed four goats in a corral inside the outdoor play area. The goats were able to place their snout through the gate and have access to the children. Observed in the corral was feces from the goats. The feces was accessible to the children through the openings in the gate.”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to children ratio is applicable to the youngest child in the group. Evidence: Observed in the infant room 10 children with two staff members. The youngest child present was 11 months old. The room required three staff members. The ratio is one staff person for four infants.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Observed in the playground area a thorny bush that was approximately 8 inches in diameter. Several children were outside with no shoes on. One child pointed the thorny bush out to the inspector and told her ?that it pokes them and they are not allowed to touch it.? 2. Observed children playing on a large makeshift play structure. This play structure was made of tree logs. The logs were different sizes, some were approximately 6 ft. long with approximately 2 ft. diameter. The logs were placed haphazardly with no ground support to keep them from moving. The entire play structure stood approximately 5 f tall. The staff # 4 stated that the logs are supported by the weight and pressures of the logs. There were several areas that had openings that could allow for children to fall down into the middle of the structure and cause an entrapment hazard or allow for a pinch point for children’s limbs. The play structure had several protruding limbs and had splintering pieces that posed a hazard. 3. Observed around the middle of the outside play area were small logs used as stepping stones. Some of the logs had limbs protruding out that posed a hazard to the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all play structures that required resilient surfacing had the required amount. Evidence: 1. The tire swing had resilient surfacing directly under the swing. The requirement is for the resilient surfacing to extend all directions that the tire swing goes and double the area. 2. The makeshift log play structure did not have the required resilient surfacing around the perimeter. There was not enough mulch around it to measure.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children they always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1. There were several child sized picnic tables in the outside play area. Approximately six chickens were observed roaming around the play area with the children and were observed walking on the picnic tables. The children were asked to remove the chickens off the picnic tables. Also while the chickens were roaming around there were children approximately ages 14 months ? 5 years were playing in the same area. The 14 month old child was observed crawling on the ground and two children were walking around the play area barefoot. 2. Observed three goats in a corral inside the play area. The goats were able to place their heads through the gate and have access to the children. Inspectors observed children feeding the goat weeds from the play area. One child stated to the inspector that ?the goats bite our fingers?. Staff # 4 was asked about the goats and she stated that ?the goats nibble on the children’s? clothes. 3. When Licensing staff entered the infant room, a small dog started barking and growling and ran across the infant floor beds towards the inspectors. Staff # 3 stated "you startled the dog". The infant beds were not occupied”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“Based on observation of the outside play area, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio is applicable to the youngest child in the group. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival at 8:45 A.M. there were 16 children outside ages 14 months to 5 years old with two staff. The required ratio is one staff to four children when the group is combined. The required number of staff is four staff. At 9:08 A.M. there were 22 children with four staff. The required number of staff would be seven for this grouping of children.”

8VAC20-780-440-A

“Based on observation and discussion with the director, the center failed to ensure that all children 12 months and younger were using a crib. Evidence: 1. On the day of the inspection there were three children 12 months and younger that were sleeping on an infant bed and not the required crib per the standard.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that when cloth diapers are used a separate leak proof storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system. Evidence: 1. Observed two zipped cloth bags hanging from the diaper changing table. Each bag had soiled cloth diapers in them. The method of disposal did not ensure that a staff’s member’s hands nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system.”

8VAC20-780-530-C

“Based on review of six staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that at least two staff members who meet the requirement for First Aid and CPR present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation. Evidence: Staff # 6 was the only staff present during the inspection that had First Aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-600-F

“Based on interviews and observation, the center failed to ensure that all manure was removed from barns, stables, and corrals at least once a day and stored and disposed of in a manner to prevent the breeding of flies. Evidence 1. Observed chickens roaming around freely in the outside play area. Verified through interviews the chicken coop is cleaned weekly. 2. There were three goats in a corral that has a fence around it. Verified through interviews the corral is cleaned weekly.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on review of the most recent fire inspection the, center failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection was conducted. Evidence: 1. The most recent fire inspection was 1/28/2021”

8VAC20-780-440-G Complaint related: Yes

“Based on discussion with the staff and review of children’s ages, the center failed to ensure that cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 stated that the center does not have cribs for children under 12 months of age to sleep in. 2. Staff 1 stated that children under 12 months of age sleep on ?floor beds?. The floor beds align with the Montessori philosophy. 3. There are four children under the age of 12 months in care: Child 1 was determined to be 7 months of age; Child 2 was determined to be 4 months of age; Child 3 was determined to be 10 months of age; and Child 4 was determined to be 3 months of age.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and discussion with the director, the center failed to ensure that all children 12 months and younger were using a crib. Evidence: 1. On the day of the inspection there were four children 12 month and younger that were sleeping on a infant bed. This is a Montessori approach for the infants to sleep on this type of bed.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on review of two staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all out of state required backgrounds were obtained. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 lived out side of Virginia in the past five years and did not have documentation of the out of state sex offender required.”