Freedom Montessori School

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, a fingerprint based criminal history record check was not obtained every 5 years as required for 1 of 5 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. The fingerprint check results in the record for Staff #1 were dated 8/15/2023, more than 5 years from the previous results dated 2/6/2018.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation, staff did not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: 1. Children were observed while eating lunch. Staff were not seated with the children while they were eating.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, a fingerprint based criminal history record check was not obtained every 5 years as required for 1 of 5 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. The fingerprint check results in the record for Staff #1 were dated 8/15/2023, more than 5 years from the previous results dated 2/6/2018.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation, staff did not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: 1. Children were observed while eating lunch. Staff were not seated with the children while they were eating.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“Based on record review and provider interview, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the Child Day Center on 3/20/2023. Documentation in the record for Child #1 indicated the child's proof of identity and age was verified on 4/11/2023, more than seven days following the first date of attendance. 2. There was no documentation in the record for Child #1 of a report to local law enforcement when proof of age and identity was not verified within seven business days of initial attendance.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“Based on record review and provider interview, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the Child Day Center on 3/20/2023. Documentation in the record for Child #1 indicated the child's proof of identity and age was verified on 4/11/2023, more than seven days following the first date of attendance. 2. There was no documentation in the record for Child #1 of a report to local law enforcement when proof of age and identity was not verified within seven business days of initial attendance.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date at least annually . Evidence: 1. Child B's record (start date 12/06/2019) did not have parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date at least annually.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3year to 6 year old classroom, a bottle of Lysol spray and Febreze was inside an unlocked high cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of allergies, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child B had a diagnosed food allergy and the center did not have a written care plan at the center.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, the center did not treat children's records confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old/4 year old classroom, the center had an allergy list posted, but it did not have a cover page to keep the information confidential.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain from each staff member a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 7/05/2022) had a tuberculosis screening dated 9/21/2021.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on review, the center had an injury prevention plan that had not been updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. Evidence: 1. The center's injury prevention plan was last reviewed on 9/02/2021.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date at least annually . Evidence: 1. Child B's record (start date 12/06/2019) did not have parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date at least annually.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3year to 6 year old classroom, a bottle of Lysol spray and Febreze was inside an unlocked high cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of allergies, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child B had a diagnosed food allergy and the center did not have a written care plan at the center.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, the center did not treat children's records confidentially. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old/4 year old classroom, the center had an allergy list posted, but it did not have a cover page to keep the information confidential.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain from each staff member a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 7/05/2022) had a tuberculosis screening dated 9/21/2021.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on review, the center had an injury prevention plan that had not been updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. Evidence: 1. The center's injury prevention plan was last reviewed on 9/02/2021.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, two pairs of adult scissors were in an unlocked drawer within children’s reach in the Primary 1 classroom. 2. At the time of inspection, an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the Primary 2 classroom had hydrogen peroxide and a bleach water solution.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the center did not follow all requirements when using diaper ointment or cream. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the diaper cream for child #3 was on the second shelf within reach of children. 2. At the time of inspection, two non-prescription creams were in an unlocked drawer within children’s reach in the Primary 2 classroom. 3. At the time of inspection, one non-prescription cream was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: At the time of inspection, a teacher’s purse was in an unlocked cabinet within children’s reach in the Primary 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined 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 during disposal. Evidence: In the Toddler 2 classroom, the trash can used to dispose diapers, was not foot-operated and had a swing-top that did not prevent soiled diapers from touching the exterior surface.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on children’s record review, each child did not have a physical examination by a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection, child #2 (start date: 01/26/2022) did not have a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, all lead teachers did not meet the qualifications for program leaders. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifications for program leaders.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 2 classroom, two inches of carpet was missing around the tile. 2. In the Primary 2 classroom, three nap mats were torn. 3. In the playroom, a blue, step cushion was torn.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on children’s records review, a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction was not obtained. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed peanut and shellfish allergy, but did not have an allergy care plan on file at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, two pairs of adult scissors were in an unlocked drawer within children’s reach in the Primary 1 classroom. 2. At the time of inspection, an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the Primary 2 classroom had hydrogen peroxide and a bleach water solution.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the center did not follow all requirements when using diaper ointment or cream. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the diaper cream for child #3 was on the second shelf within reach of children. 2. At the time of inspection, two non-prescription creams were in an unlocked drawer within children’s reach in the Primary 2 classroom. 3. At the time of inspection, one non-prescription cream was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: At the time of inspection, a teacher’s purse was in an unlocked cabinet within children’s reach in the Primary 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined 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 during disposal. Evidence: In the Toddler 2 classroom, the trash can used to dispose diapers, was not foot-operated and had a swing-top that did not prevent soiled diapers from touching the exterior surface.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on children’s record review, each child did not have a physical examination by a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection, child #2 (start date: 01/26/2022) did not have a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, all lead teachers did not meet the qualifications for program leaders. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifications for program leaders.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 2 classroom, two inches of carpet was missing around the tile. 2. In the Primary 2 classroom, three nap mats were torn. 3. In the playroom, a blue, step cushion was torn.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on children’s records review, a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction was not obtained. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed peanut and shellfish allergy, but did not have an allergy care plan on file at the time of inspection.”