Montessori Children's Center - Centreville

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center shall obtain the results of a criminal history record check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and negelct registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request the required out of state background checks for Staff #3, employed for almost 4 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Certification shall be obtained within 90 days of date of employment. Staff #2 and #3, employed for more than 90 days, did not have first aid.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION A search of the Virginia central registry ( CPS ) shall be requested prior to the individuals first day of employment. The center did not request a search of the central registry for Staff #1, #2, #3, or #4 prior to their first day of employment. Staff #1 was employed for 17 days before a request was submitted. Staff #2 was employed for 15 days. Staff #3 was employed for 17 days. Staff #4 was employed for 23 days.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Certification shall be obtained within 90 days of date of employment. Staff #2 and #3, employed for more than 90 days, did not have CPR.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; place of employment and work phone number of each parent. On the date of the inspection, the record for Child #1, enrolled for more than 3 months, did not contain the address for either emergency contact. The record for Child #2, enrolled for more than 3 years, did not contain one parents work phone number. The record for Child #3, enrolled for one year, did not contain a phone number for either emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 did not complete the departments orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On the date of the inspection, Child #1, age 9 months, was observed sleeping in a crib with two mattresses. The staff present stated the child was able to sit and pull themselves to a standing position which poses the risk of the child falling over the crib rail.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision. On the date of the inspection, the inspector observed the infant classroom during nap. The classroom lights were off and the blinds were down and closed, not allowing for proper sight supervision.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the employees first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for 7 months, completed a sworn statement upon initial hire in 2023. Staff #1 separated from the center for more than one year, making the sworn statement no longer valid. The center did not obtain a new sworn statement upon rehire.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employees first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for 7 months, completed a criminal background check upon initial hire in 2023. Staff #1 separated from the center for more than one year, making the background check no longer valid. The center did not request a new criminal background check upon rehire.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry ( CPS ) prior to the employees first day of employment and obtain results within 30 days. Staff #1, employed for 7 months, completed a CPS background check upon initial hire in 2023. Staff #1 separated from the center for more than one year, making the background check no longer valid. The center did not request a new CPS check upon rehire.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children age birth up to 16 months is 1 staff per 4 children. On the date of the inspection, the inspector observed the infant classroom with 1 staff per 7 infants. The classroom was over ratio for approximately 15 minutes after the second teacher went on break.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years. An updated immunization record was not obtained for Child #4 until 46 days after it was due.”

8VAC20-780-370-5

“Play spaces for infants may include infant seats and exercise chairs or saucers, but not walkers. In the Infant classroom, a child was observed in a walker with wheels.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The initial immunization record for Child #2 was dated almost 4 months after the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: work phone number and place of employment. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 3 weeks, did not contain employment information for one parent.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in a child's record is up to date. Child #2, enrolled for almost 2 years, and Child #3, enrolled for more than 2 years, did not have documentation of an annual update.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years. An updated immunization record was not obtained for Child #4 until 46 days after it was due.”

8VAC20-780-370-5

“Play spaces for infants may include infant seats and exercise chairs or saucers, but not walkers. In the Infant classroom, a child was observed in a walker with wheels.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The initial immunization record for Child #2 was dated almost 4 months after the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: work phone number and place of employment. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 3 weeks, did not contain employment information for one parent.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in a child's record is up to date. Child #2, enrolled for almost 2 years, and Child #3, enrolled for more than 2 years, did not have documentation of an annual update.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 7/15/2025, Child #1 (5 yrs of age) was alone in the hallway, approximately 1-2 feet from the classroom door, for less than 5 minutes. Based on multiple interviews, Staff #1 was approximately 10 feet inside the classroom and unaware the child was in the hallway. Staff #2 had been with the child in the hallway and left to help another staff member in a different area. The child was found by the Center Director.”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“Staff records shall contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. At the time of the inspection, the record for Staff #1 and Staff #2, employed for approximately 30 days, did not contain two reference checks.”

8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for reach child enrolled that contains all required information. Child #1, enrolled for 2 years, did not have all required information for 2 emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: Yes

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. On 7/15/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were overseeing the Pre-K classroom for approximately 2-3 hours after the lead staff had left. Based on staff interviews, lead qualifed staff work in the morning and assistants work in the evening. Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of education or required training hours to verify if they were lead qualified.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child's name. In Classroom #1, the bottles for 2 out of 2 children were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Child #1, enrolled for 4 weeks, did not have required information for 2 emergency contacts. Child #2, enrolled for more than 30 days, did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On Playground #1, there were 5 to 6 protruding industrial staples on the broken lattice under the steps.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center shall provide annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for: water supply; sewage disposal system; and food service, if applicable. The center did not have an Environmental Sanitation Inspection.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child's name. In Classroom #1, the bottles for 2 out of 2 children were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Child #1, enrolled for 4 weeks, did not have required information for 2 emergency contacts. Child #2, enrolled for more than 30 days, did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On Playground #1, there were 5 to 6 protruding industrial staples on the broken lattice under the steps.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center shall provide annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for: water supply; sewage disposal system; and food service, if applicable. The center did not have an Environmental Sanitation Inspection.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation and record review, nonprescription over-the-counter skin products were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products were kept and/or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1) In the Infant 2 classroom, a child had an OTC skin product with manufacturer guidelines that stated "do not use on children under 2 years of age". 2) Infant 2 and Little M1 had expired Aquaphor and diaper cream.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointment and creams were not stored in a way that made them inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the Little M1 classroom, multiple diaper ointments and creams were stored on a low and accessible shelf in the children's bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food provided from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1) In the Infant 2 classroom, bottles were labeled with each child's name but not dated. Several lunchboxes were not labeled with children's names or dated. 2) In the Little M1 classroom, 2 out of 3 lunchboxes were not labeled with a name or dated. 3) In the Little M1 classroom refrigerator, 4 yogurt and fruit pouches were not labeled or dated. 4) In the M1 classroom, 5 out of 7 lunchboxes were not labeled with a name. 7 were not dated. 5) In the M2 classroom, 1 lunchbox was labeled with a child's name but was not dated. 6) In the M3 classroom, lunchboxes were not labeled with names or dated.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on record review and interview, injury prevention procedures were not updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. Evidence: The center maintained individual documentation of injuries but did not have a plan for injury prevention.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water. Evidence: The Little M2 classroom did not have a bottle of soap and water to clean the diapering surface prior to sanitizing with bleach.”

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: In the Little M1 classroom, an aerosol can of Lysol was found in the children's bathroom on a child accessible shelf.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the smaller playground, briars were growing through the chain link fence, broken lattice on the steps contained protruding industrial staples, and a child's bench with a missing board and rusted bolts was accessible to children. 2) On the large playground, the metal framed jeep has chipping paint and cracked/splintering wooden boards. 3) In the M2 classroom, there is crumbling dry wall and chipping paint on the wall near the bathroom from the door knob.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation and record review, nonprescription over-the-counter skin products were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products were kept and/or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1) In the Infant 2 classroom, a child had an OTC skin product with manufacturer guidelines that stated "do not use on children under 2 years of age". 2) Infant 2 and Little M1 had expired Aquaphor and diaper cream.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointment and creams were not stored in a way that made them inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the Little M1 classroom, multiple diaper ointments and creams were stored on a low and accessible shelf in the children's bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food provided from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1) In the Infant 2 classroom, bottles were labeled with each child's name but not dated. Several lunchboxes were not labeled with children's names or dated. 2) In the Little M1 classroom, 2 out of 3 lunchboxes were not labeled with a name or dated. 3) In the Little M1 classroom refrigerator, 4 yogurt and fruit pouches were not labeled or dated. 4) In the M1 classroom, 5 out of 7 lunchboxes were not labeled with a name. 7 were not dated. 5) In the M2 classroom, 1 lunchbox was labeled with a child's name but was not dated. 6) In the M3 classroom, lunchboxes were not labeled with names or dated.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on record review and interview, injury prevention procedures were not updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. Evidence: The center maintained individual documentation of injuries but did not have a plan for injury prevention.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water. Evidence: The Little M2 classroom did not have a bottle of soap and water to clean the diapering surface prior to sanitizing with bleach.”

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: In the Little M1 classroom, an aerosol can of Lysol was found in the children's bathroom on a child accessible shelf.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the smaller playground, briars were growing through the chain link fence, broken lattice on the steps contained protruding industrial staples, and a child's bench with a missing board and rusted bolts was accessible to children. 2) On the large playground, the metal framed jeep has chipping paint and cracked/splintering wooden boards. 3) In the M2 classroom, there is crumbling dry wall and chipping paint on the wall near the bathroom from the door knob.”