Mountain Laurel Montessori School

22.1-289.023-A

“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to post a copy of the notice of intent issued by the department in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: 1. The Notice of Intent dated 05/08/2023 was not posted anywhere in the facility. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that the Notice of Intent was not posted.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation, documentation and interview, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. During an interview on January 26, 2023, Staff #2 revealed that Child #1 fell from a swing January 20, 2023 resulting in a broken collar bone. 2. Staff #2 stated that Child #1, age 2 years, was lifted onto the swing because the swing was too high for the child to get onto by themselves. 3. Staff #2 stated that Child #1 let go of the swing, fell forward from the swing, landed on their hands on the ground, with their arms straight, which resulted in a broken collar bone. 4. The distance from the bottom of the swing to the ground measured 33?. The swing was observed to be located on a hill and attached to a tree branch.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced at a minimum of twice a year. Evidence: 1. Documentation provided by Staff #7 showed the date of the last practice of shelter in place procedure was 11/13/2020.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. Documentation provided by Staff #7 show the date of the last practice of lockdown procedures was 4/12/2021.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months from children under the age of two year. Evidence 1. Child #2?s birth date is 5/2/2021. 2. The immunization on file for Child #2 were dated 4/05/2022. 3. Staff #6 confirmed the center had not obtain immunizations for Child #2 every six months for Child #2.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards of 6 inches for rubber mulching. Evidence Observed on the playground, around the climbing structure was less than 1 inch of rubber mulch in the fall zone. Staff #6 confirmed there was not 6 inches of rubber mulch around the climbing structure.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of medications, the center failed to obtain a written allergy care plan for children diagnosed with a food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child 1M, 2M, and 3M had emergency medications on site due to an allergy with food. There was no documentation of a written allergy plan on file for all three children. 2. Staff verified that there was not a written allergy plan on file for the three children.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on review of medications, the center failed to ensure that a medication was labeled with the dosage amount. Evidence: 1. There was an emergency medication on site for Child 2M. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount. 2. Staff verified that the medication was not labeled with the dosage amount.”