Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Peeling and chipped paint was observed in the Toddler 1 and Infant classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff records should contain all the required documentation. Staff #1 did not have documentation of a second reference checked.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

“Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency Based on review of video footage, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: Staff 1 and Child 1 (23 months) were sitting on the carpet facing each other. Child 1 was crying, wanting a toy. Child 1 swatted at Staff 1. Staff 1 pushed the chest of Child 1, causing the child to fall backwards onto the carpet. Child 1 continued to cry. Staff 1 grabbed the right arm and left leg of child 1, lifting the child off the ground while swinging the child from the front to their left side. Staff 1 then turned to face the child, imitating the child’s cries, and mocking the child.”

8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video footage, the center did not ensure certain forbidden actions did not occur. Evidence: Staff 1 roughly handled a child. Staff 1 pushed the chest of Child 1(23 months), causing the child to fall backwards onto the carpet. Child 1 continued to cry. Staff 1 grabbed the right arm and left leg of the child, lifting the child off the ground while swinging the child from the front to their left side.”

8VAC20-780-410-6 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video footage with audio, verbal remarks which are demeaning to a child were heard. Evidence: While staff 1 and child 1 were sitting on the carpet, staff 1 turned to face child 1 who was crying, and in their face said ?woh woh? imitating the child’s cries and mocking the child. Other inaudible words were exchanged.”

8VAC20-780-430-B Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and staff interview, manipulative equipment was not age and stage appropriate for each age group. Evidence Children in the Toddler Two classroom (under the age of three) were observed playing with magnetic tiles that are appropriate for children age three and above. Staff 1 confirmed child 1 was playing with the magnetic tiles. Staff1 stated she took the magnetic tile house away from child 1 "because they were playing with the tiles inappropriately",”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video footage, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and age appropriate and was not intended to redirect the child to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict. Evidence: Staff 1 and Child 1 (23 months) were sitting on the carpet facing each other. Child 1 was crying, wanting a toy. Child 1 swatted at Staff 1. Staff 1 pushed the chest of Child 1, causing the child to fall backwards onto the carpet. Child 1 continued to cry. Staff 1 grabbed the right arm and left leg of child 1, lifting the child off the ground while swinging the child from the front to their left side. Staff 1 then turned to face the child, imitating the child’s cries, and mocking the child.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence Detergent pods in the original container with a loose lid, were located on top of the washing machine, making them accessible to children. The door to the laundry room was open and unlocked.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews with staff, the operation responsibilities of the licensee did not ensure that the center's activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence Staff #1 and #2 confirmed during a parent teacher conference a center policy on confidentiality was breached by staff #2. Staff #2 discussed another child during the conference.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff did not check on a child that has not returned from the restroom after five minutes. Evidence On March 13, 2024 at approximately 5:00pm staff #1 was with five children in the Toddler One classroom. At approximately 5:01pm child #3 (18 months old), entered the bathroom in the Toddler One classroom. At approximately 5:02pm staff #1 lines the children up and leaves the classroom, leaving child #3 in the bathroom. At approximately 5:07pm a contracted cleaning person enters the classroom and begins cleaning. At approximately 5:08pm child #3 exits the bathroom when a contracted cleaning person opens the door and asks staff #2 to come into the classroom to get child #3. Staff #1 did not check on child #3 who was in the bathroom over five minutes and did not know child #3 was left alone in the classroom out of sight and sound for approximately 6 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of children's records, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence Child #1 (first day of attendance 8/7/2023) and child #2 (first day of attendance 8/15/2023), did not have a physical examination signed by a physician.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence On March 13, 2024 at approximately 5:00pm staff #1 was with five children in the Toddler One classroom. At approximately 5:01pm child #3 (18 months old), entered the bathroom in the Toddler One classroom. At approximately 5:02pm staff #1 lines the children up and leaves the classroom, leaving child #3 in the bathroom. At approximately 5:07pm a contracted cleaning person enters the classroom and begins cleaning. At approximately 5:08pm child #3 exits the bathroom when a contracted cleaning person opens the door and asks staff #2 to come into the classroom to get child #3. Staff #1 did not know child #3 was left alone in the classroom for approximately 6 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence There is peeling, chipped paint accessible to children along the side and back wall of the Nido 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, not all records contained the required documentation. Evidence The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of a second reference check before the first day of employment (11/2023).”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of staff records, the child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence Staff #1, first day of employment 11/2023, does not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or documentation of follow up after the 30 days.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of video footage and staff interviews, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not always ensure children under the age of 10 years were in actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1.On February 6, 2024 at approximately 10:30am staff #1, #2 and #3 lined the children up in the CASA 1 classroom to go outside. 2. At approximately 10:31am the three staff members and children left the CASA 1 classroom. Closing the classroom door after they excited. 3 At approximately 10:32am Child #1 (three years old) is observed coming out of the bathroom in the CASA 1 classroom. 4. At 10:34am child #1 is observed opening the door of the CASA 1 classroom and exciting into the hallway. 5. Child #1 is observed walking back and forth in the hallway past the CASA 1 classroom. 6. At approximately 10:35am child #1 is approached in the hallway by a staff member and taken to the front office. 7. Child #1 was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately four minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of video footage and staff interviews, when staff are supervising children, they did not always ensure their care protection and guidance. Evidence Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not always ensure the care, protection and guidance of child #1(three years old). 1.On February 6, 2024 at approximately 10:30am staff #1, #2 and #3 lined the children up in the CASA 1 classroom to go outside. 2. At approximately 10:31am the three staff members and children left the CASA 1 classroom. Closing the classroom door after they excited. 3 At approximately 10:32am Child #1 is observed coming out of the bathroom in the CASA 1 classroom. 4. At 10:34am child #1 is observed opening the door of the CASA 1 classroom and exciting into the hallway. 5. Child #1 is observed walking back and forth in the hallway past the CASA 1 classroom. 6. At approximately 10:35am child #1 is approached in the hallway by a staff member and taken to the front office. 7. Child #1 was not under the care, protection and guidance of a staff member for approximately four minutes.”

8VAC20-780-240-D

“Based on review of staff records, prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff was not provided in writing the centers procedures for identifying where attending children at all times. Evidence Staff records did not contain documentation of receiving in writing the centers procedures for identifying where attending children are at all times.”

8VAC20-780-280-A Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, interviews, and video footage, the center did not ensure conditions exist that would be nonhazardous to the health and safety of children. Evidence: 1.On January 8, 2024 mouse droppings were observed in the back of the CASA 1 classroom. Children have access to the droppings. 2. Interview with witness #1 and witness #2 confirmed there is still mice activity in the Center. 3. Video footage from December 18, 2023 was reviewed of child witness #3 stating they have seen mice running in their classroom during naptime. .”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not maintain a written record of a child’s serious and minor injuries in which entries were made the day of occurrence. Evidence Child #1 (11 months old) fell out of a 6 inch mealtime chair on 1/2/2024 at approximately 12:15PM bumping their head. The parent of child #1 was informed of the incident at approximately 3:45pm when they picked up their child. A written report was given to the parent on 1/3/2023. The report states child #1was trying to pull out a chair from the table area and didn?t pull it out fully. That’s when they tried to sit down and fell. Video footage proves that the report provided an inaccurate account of the incident. Child #1 was sitting in the chair, turned around and fell backwards out of the chair hitting their head.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

“Repeat Violation Based on review of video footage, when staff was supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence On 1/2/2023 at approximately 12:15pm, child #1 was sitting in a 6-inch mealtime chair. Staff #1 was sitting across from child #1 at the table. Staff #2 was sitting on the bookcase approximately 2 feet in front of child #1. Child #1 turned around in the chair, lost their balance and fell backwards out of the chair hitting their forehead. Neither staff intervened to stop the child from falling out of the chair. Staff #2 picked up child #1 and provided comfort.”

8VAC20-780-280-A Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, interviews, and video footage, the center did not ensure conditions exist that would be nonhazardous to the health and safety of children. Evidence: 1.On January 8, 2024 mouse droppings were observed in the back of the CASA 1 classroom. Children have access to the droppings. 2. Interview with witness #1 and witness #2 confirmed there is still mice activity in the Center. 3. Video footage from December 18, 2023 was reviewed of child witness #3 stating they have seen mice running in their classroom during naptime. .”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not maintain a written record of a child’s serious and minor injuries in which entries were made the day of occurrence. Evidence Child #1 (11 months old) fell out of a 6 inch mealtime chair on 1/2/2024 at approximately 12:15PM bumping their head. The parent of child #1 was informed of the incident at approximately 3:45pm when they picked up their child. A written report was given to the parent on 1/3/2023. The report states child #1was trying to pull out a chair from the table area and didn?t pull it out fully. That’s when they tried to sit down and fell. Video footage proves that the report provided an inaccurate account of the incident. Child #1 was sitting in the chair, turned around and fell backwards out of the chair hitting their head.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

“Repeat Violation Based on review of video footage, when staff was supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence On 1/2/2023 at approximately 12:15pm, child #1 was sitting in a 6-inch mealtime chair. Staff #1 was sitting across from child #1 at the table. Staff #2 was sitting on the bookcase approximately 2 feet in front of child #1. Child #1 turned around in the chair, lost their balance and fell backwards out of the chair hitting their forehead. Neither staff intervened to stop the child from falling out of the chair. Staff #2 picked up child #1 and provided comfort.”

8VAC20-780-280-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure conditions exist that would be non hazardous to the health and safety of children. Evidence Mouse droppings were located on the window sills in the infant classroom and in the back of the CASA classroom where children have access to the droppings.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records, not all records contained all the required information for reference checks. Evidence Staff #1, first day of employment 8/28/2023, had one reference checked after first day of employment, completed on 9/19/2023. No second reference was checked. Staff #2, did not have the name of the organization for the reference checked. Reference checks were not checked by a staff member. Staff #3 reference checks were not checked by a staff member. Staff #4 reference checks did not include the name of the reference checked, the organization name. Reference checks were not checked by a staff member.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records, not all records contained all the required information for reference checks. Evidence Staff #1, first day of employment 8/28/2023, had one reference checked after first day of employment, completed on 9/19/2023. No second reference was checked. Staff #2, did not have the name of the organization for the reference checked. Reference checks were not checked by a staff member. Staff #3 reference checks were not checked by a staff member. Staff #4 reference checks did not include the name of the reference checked, the organization name. Reference checks were not checked by a staff member.”

8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video footage, an infant was not placed in the crib on their back. Evidence On August 1, 2023 between 8:00am and 8:15am, staff #1 placed child #1 in their crib on their belly. Even when an infant is able to easily turn over from the back to the belly position and they are placed in the crib, they must still be put on their back, but allowed to adopt whatever position they prefer.”

8VAC20-780-470-E Complaint related: No

“Based on interview with staff, children who are not toilet trained are using the portable wading pools. Evidence Staff #1 confirmed children who are not toilet trained are using the portable wading pools. There are wearing diapers or swim diapers when in the wading pools.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interviews, the center did not always ensure staff to child ratios were always maintained. Evidence In the mornings for the first hour of operation, the center did not always ensure that the staff to child ratios were in compliance.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and a review of electronic video footage, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence On Friday, March 17, 2023, at approximately 7:59:24am, staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 were in the Toddler 2 classroom supervising 12 children. 13-month old Child #1 was observed exiting the Toddler 2 classroom at approximately 7:59:24am, without staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 noticing the child leaving the classroom. Child #1 walked into the hallway, down the hall, passing the Toddler 1 and Infant 1 classrooms. Child #1 was observed entering the Infant 2 classroom. Child #1 began to touch the toys on the shelf in the classroom. Staff #5 was observed looking into the Infant 2 classroom at 8:00:53am, observing child #1 alone in the classroom. Staff #5 went back to Toddler 2 classroom to ask staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 why child #1 was alone in the Infant 2 classroom. It was determined child #1 was not within actual sight and sound of a staff member for 1 minute and 30 seconds.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on review of electronic video footage, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence Staff #1 was the only staff in the classroom and was supervising child #1,who was the only child in the classroom. Staff #2 entered the classroom and placed something on the counter and walked out without seeing child #1. Staff #3 opened the door to the classroom to inform staff #1 that she was needed in another area. Staff #1 walked out of the classroom, leaving child #1 in the room. Staff #3 also walked out of the classroom without seeing child #1.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records, two did not contain the required documentation. Evidence Staff #1 and staff #2 do not have documentation of two references being checked. before first day of employment. Center confirmed only one reference was checked for staff #1 and #2.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on review of electronic video footage, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence Staff #1 was the only staff in the classroom and was supervising child #1,who was the only child in the classroom. Staff #2 entered the classroom and placed something on the counter and walked out without seeing child #1. Staff #3 opened the door to the classroom to inform staff #1 that she was needed in another area. Staff #1 walked out of the classroom, leaving child #1 in the room. Staff #3 also walked out of the classroom without seeing child #1. .”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence The center did not obtain out of state results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff #3, who has lived in two other states in the preceding five years.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence Staff #1 (DOH 11/21), has lived out of the state of the Virginia in the preceding five years does not have documentation of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry in the state they had lived.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence In the Nido 2 classroom, food that was brought from home for child #1 was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointments/creams were not kept inaccessible to children. Evidence Diaper ointments/creams were located in an unlocked diaper cabinet in the Nido 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“Based on observation, over the counter products were not labeled. Evidence Over the counter products were not labeled in the Nido 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-40-D

“Based on observation, the most current licensing inspection is not posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence The last licensing inspection is not posted.”

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 Hazardous substances, adhesive spray, was accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom. Spray was located in an unlocked drawer by the sink area.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-1

“Based on review of infant daily records, the center is not recording for infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs. Evidence For any infant who can't turn over by themselves, there is not recording of time they spend on their stomachs.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill in December 2022 and January 2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence Expired over-the-counter skin products were located in the Toddler 1 and Toddle 2 classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of five staff records, not all records contain the required documentation for each staff member. Evidence The record for staff #2 does not contain documentation that two or more references to character and reputation were checked before first day of employment.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“The child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for a staff member. Evidence The child day program does not have a central registry finding for staff #1 (first day of employment 5/31/22).”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of five staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence The child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff #1 who has resided in a state other than Virginia in the preceding five years,”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill every month. Evidence Review of the documentation of monthly practice evacuation drills, it was observed a drill was not conducted in July, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interview and review of video footage, behavior guidance was observed not being constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and was not intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior. Evidence On September 31, 2022, staff #1 was observed on video footage demonstrating behavior guidance that was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and was not intended to redirect to a child.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of five staff records, not all records contain the required documentation for each staff member. Evidence The record for staff #2 does not contain documentation that two or more references to character and reputation were checked before first day of employment.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“The child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for a staff member. Evidence The child day program does not have a central registry finding for staff #1 (first day of employment 5/31/22).”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of five staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence The child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff #1 who has resided in a state other than Virginia in the preceding five years,”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill every month. Evidence Review of the documentation of monthly practice evacuation drills, it was observed a drill was not conducted in July, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interview and review of video footage, behavior guidance was observed not being constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and was not intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior. Evidence On September 31, 2022, staff #1 was observed on video footage demonstrating behavior guidance that was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and was not intended to redirect to a child.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, bottles located in the refrigerator was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence Bottles located in the Infant room refrigerator were not labeled with current date.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of 3 staff records, 2 did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence The record for staff #1 (DOH) 5/17/22) and #3 (DOH 5/22/22) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of 3 staff records, 3 did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendars of employment before the first day of employment. Evidence Staff #1 (DOH 5/17/22), staff #2 (DOH 4/22/22) staff #3 (DOH 5/22/22) did not submit documentation of a negative TB screening before the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of 3 staff records, 2 were incomplete. Evidence The record for staff #1 (DOH 5/17/22) and #3 (DOH 5/22/22) did not contain documentation that 2 or more references as to a character and reputation were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of procedures for emergencies, a written record of children's serious and minor injuries was not complete. Evidence The written record of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain the time parents were notified and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of 3 staff records, one did not contain results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a state they have resided in the preceding five years. Evidence The record for staff # 3 (DOH 5/22/22) did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a state they have resided in the preceding five years.”

8VAC20-780-245-K

“Based on review of required documentation, daily health observation (DHO) training has not been taken by any staff member. Evidence DHO training has not been taken by the owner or director.”