Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool

8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. The ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is 1 staff per 5 children. The ratio for 2 years old is 1 staff per 8 children. With 3 children enrolled under the age of 2, the ratio should be 1:5. The 2 year old class was over ratio with 13 children enrolled and 2 staff.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The license is for children ages 2 years to 7 years. 3 children, under the age of 2 years, were enrolled and present.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine children at the edge of the parking lot on the way to the playground (approximately 100 yards from the facility) as Staff #2 walked away and into the facility. The nine children were from the 2 year old class.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine children at the edge of the parking lot on the way to the playground (approximately 100 yards from the facility) as Staff #2 walked away and into the facility. The nine children were from the 2 year old class.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface was not available for diapering or changing. Evidence: The changing pad to be used for diapering had a hole which prevented it from being nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets were not all covered by protective covers. Evidence: Two out of three classrooms, and 1 bathroom, did not have protective covers over all electrical outlets in the space.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff members did not have documentation to demonstrate the individual possessed the education required for the job position. Evidence: Staff A did not have a diploma or certification in their staff file.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface was not available for diapering or changing. Evidence: The changing pad to be used for diapering had a hole which prevented it from being nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets were not all covered by protective covers. Evidence: Two out of three classrooms, and 1 bathroom, did not have protective covers over all electrical outlets in the space.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff members did not have documentation to demonstrate the individual possessed the education required for the job position. Evidence: Staff A did not have a diploma or certification in their staff file.”