Lewinsville Montessori

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet located over the sink in one classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. The rubber coating on the climbing structure steps located on the older children's playground were cracked, broken away and exposing the metal underneath.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Electrical outlets in 3 classrooms today did not have protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Such a program leader shall supervise no more than two aides. There was not lead teacher qualified staff in one classroom today. Staff #16 was reported to be working in the lead teacher position but there was insufficient documentation to support the required qualifications and other staff working in that room today were reported to lack the required qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as pesticides were not kept in a location that prevents access by children. Evidence: An ant trap was located in the preschool classroom by the sink and was accessible to the children present in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Repeat Violation Based on records and medication reviewed, a valid medication authorization form for the prescription medication on-site was not available to staff. Evidence: A long-term prescription medication was on-site for Child #7 but the medication authorization form was expired. The medication authorization form on-file expired on 11/08/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the facility did not maintain complete children’s records for 5 out of 7 children's records. Evidence: 1. The emergency contact's address was missing for: Child #1 Child #3 Child #5 Child #6 2. The record was missing for child #7 documenting an annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, the education documents for 1 of 6 staff had not been translated for verification. Evidence: The education diploma for Staff #11 was not translated into English.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on records reviewed, a medication authorization form matching the medication on-site was not available to staff. Evidence: A long-term over-the-counter medication was on-site for Child #4 but there was not a corresponding medication authorization form. The form on-file did not match the medication.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, electrical outlets in 3 of 5 classrooms did not have protective safety covers.”

8VAC20-780-510-H

“Based on observations made, a non-prescription medication was not maintained in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: An over-the-counter medication belonging to Child #5 was not given to the school in the original medication box. Only the pills, in sealed packaging, were brought to the school.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, the education documents for 1 of 6 staff had not been translated for verification. Evidence: The education diploma for Staff #11 was not translated into English.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on records reviewed, a medication authorization form matching the medication on-site was not available to staff. Evidence: A long-term over-the-counter medication was on-site for Child #4 but there was not a corresponding medication authorization form. The form on-file did not match the medication.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, electrical outlets in 3 of 5 classrooms did not have protective safety covers.”

8VAC20-780-510-H

“Based on observations made, a non-prescription medication was not maintained in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: An over-the-counter medication belonging to Child #5 was not given to the school in the original medication box. Only the pills, in sealed packaging, were brought to the school.”

8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed, and evidence collected, the licensee failed to ensure that suspected abuse was reported in accordance with mandated reporter requirements Code of Virginia 63.2-1509. Evidence: 1. On 7/17/23, the parent of Child #1 contacted the school to express concerns about an injury found on the child. A photo was taken by the parents on the same date. [Photo #1] 2. On 7/18/23, the parents and school management met to discuss the concerns. 3. On 7/27/23, the inspector contacted Fairfax County Child Protective Services (local agency) to determine if the licensee had reported the concerns and was told that no report had been made. The inspector proceeded to report the concerns to the local agency.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, the licensee has not ensured that 2 of 4 employee records reviewed included completed out-of-state background checks prior to the employee's first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 - Their first day of employment was 11/11/22. To-date, an out-of-state criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect search have not been completed. 2. Staff #3 - Their first day of employment was 11/4/22. To-date, 2 out-of-state criminal record checks have not been completed, and 1 child abuse and neglect search has not been completed.”