Salem Montessori School - Infant & Toddler Program

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

“Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to have a written assessment by the program director and program leader prior to assigning a child to a different age group if such age group is more appropriate for the child’s developmental level and the staff-to-children ration and group size shall be for the established age group. EVIDENCE: There was no written assessment prior to moving Child 1 into an older age group. Attendance sheets show this occurred on 11/14/2023. The lack of an assessment was confirmed by Staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. EVIDENCE: The Ivy room did not have written attendance at the start of the inspection. At the time, six children were in care in that group. Staff 4 stated that the attendance clipboard was missing that morning.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review, the center failed to obtain an out of state search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a new staff member who lived out of state within the past five years. EVIDENCE: The sworn disclosure statement dated 4/8/2023 for Staff 4 shows this staff member lived outside of Virginia within the past five years. The documented hire date for Staff 4 is 4/11/2023 and as of 9/5/2023 the staff file did not have the results of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state the staff person resided in. There was no documentation to show it had been requested from the other state.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a TB screening for a new staff member, completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: The documented hire date for Staff 4 was 4/11/2023 and the date of the TB screening was 4/14/2023.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure electrical outlets are covered with protective covers. EVIDENCE: In the Ivy Toddler Classroom, there were several uncovered electrical outlets observed by the Licensing Inspector.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on child record review, the center failed to obtain an immunization record prior to a child being at the center. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Child #1 began on 9/6/2022 and there was no immunization or exemption form in the record until 11/9/2022. The religious exemption form is dated 11/9/2022.”

8VAC20-780-280-E

“Based on observations, the Licensee failed to keep hazardous cleaning agents in a locked location. EVIDENCE: In the Daisy Toddler Classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous cleaning agents (toilet bowl cleaner), unlocked in the bathroom used by the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on interviews & record review, the Licensee failed to have at least one staff in each classroom has current CPR and First Aid certification. EVIDENCE: In the Buttercup Classroom Staff #2 and Staff #3 advised the Licensing Inspector that they did not have current CPR and First Aid certification. LI reviewed staff records which did not include documentation of a current First Aid & CPR certification. In the Lily Infant Classroom, there was not at least 1 staff person present who has current CPR and First Aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure staff complete a tuberculosis skin test/screening prior to the date of hire. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Tuberculosis screening for Staff #3 was completed after the date of hire (7/11/2022). Documentation in the staff record indicates that the tuberculosis screening was completed on 7/13/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure Child Protective Services Background Check is completed within 30 days of hire. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. CPS Background check for Staff #3 was completed on 8/19/2022; date of hire began 7/11/2022. Background Check was not completed within 30 days of the hire date.”