Little Oaks Montessori Academy

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff A did not have documentation on record of required TB test prior to hire/ expiration date.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. Mulch under climbing equipment wasnot observed to meet required depth.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Rugs and flooring in classrooms could pose a tripping hazard when not secured properly.”

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; CC1 classroom has carpet that has separated creating a tripping hazard, there is peeling paint in the back window, and rust on bathroom partitions in both bathroom s used by older children.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Tables in the Children's Community 3 were not cleaned and sanitized after snack.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is peeling paint on the walls of the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the form is complete and current. Medication authorization for Child A has been expired for 5.5 months.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles of infant formula were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center , inside and out shall be maintained in a safe condition. The gate to the fence on the outside playground has a jagged piece of wood on the top of the middle panel. The floor in the gym has multiple planks that are separated and becoming disconnected from the base.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles of infant formula were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center , inside and out shall be maintained in a safe condition. The gate to the fence on the outside playground has a jagged piece of wood on the top of the middle panel. The floor in the gym has multiple planks that are separated and becoming disconnected from the base.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies. Staff #1 failed to follow the center’s own policy in regards to leaving the playground, resulting in a child being left alone. The staff handbook states ?Every employee must know the number of children they are supervising at each moment of the day?Complete a name -to-face Roster Destination & Time Spot Check and Verification/ Spot Check section when children are traveling outside of the classroom. ?”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. 1. Staff # 1 and Staff #2 lined their 2 classes up on the sidewalk of the playground to do a head count to come inside at approximately 4:53 pm. Staff #2 was standing at the back of the lines and went to retrieve an emergency backpack left on the playground. When Staff #2 returned the lines were gone and assumed that Staff #1 had taken both classes of children to the afterschool classroom. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 in an adjacent classroom to the playground observed the child alone on the playground outside their window. Staff #3 opened the outside door and brought the child inside at approximately 4:56 pm.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. At approximately 4:54 pm on 11/15/2024 staff #1 and #2 lined up to bring the children inside from the playground. Child #1 ( age 3 years) was left alone on the playground for approximately 2 minutes or less. Staff #3 and Staff #4 in an adjacent classroom observed the child alone on the playground outside their window, Staff #3 opened the outside door and brought the child inside. Child #2 was brought to administration at 4:56 pm.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on record review, center's procedures for administration of medication was not completed. Evidence: Child A's medication form was not 1. signed by parent 2. medication authorization form was not available during inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Primary 2 classroom had areas of peeling paint by the cubbies.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, required documentation of Tuberculosis Screen was not submitted in timeframe required. Evidence: Staff A's Tuberculosis screen submitted at employment was completed more than than 30 days prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, nonabsorbent surface for diapering was not used. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in CC1 had a tear and was no longer considered non-absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas were not maintained in operable condition. Evidence: Swinging door into child bathroom was hanging by a loose hinge from the door frame.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers as required. Evidence: 2 outlets were not covered in the Primary 3 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, required documentation was not available. Evidence: Staff A's record did not have documentation of 2 or more references were checked before employment ( date of hire 1/2/2024) Staff B's record did not have documentation of orientation that was completed 8VAC20-780-240”