The Springs, A Montessori School

22.1-289.035-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that they received results of fingerprinting for 3 out of 10 employees prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 2?s (start date: 07/09/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 07/19/2023. 2. Staff #9?s (start date: 05/30/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 05/31/2023. 3. Staff #10?s (start date: 08/14/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 08/17/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two bottles of multi-purpose cleaner with bleach, one disinfectant spray, one jug of sunscreen, and two room air fresheners (label states to keep out of reach of children) were found in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Classroom 5.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when hazardous substances were not kept in the original container, the substitute containers clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. There were two spray bottles found in a cabinet in Classroom 7. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that one bottle contained sanitizer and one contained disinfectant. 3. Each bottle had a colored label that should match a color-coded chart identifying the contents. Staff #9 confirmed that the contents in the bottles did not match the chart.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on record review, the center failed to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the center did not have a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An inhaler was located in a bag that was hanging on a hook, unlocked, in Classroom 7.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 6 out of 10 staff records. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for Staff #2 (start date: 07/09/2023), Staff #6 (start date: 08/14/2023), Staff #7 (start date: 09/26/2023) and Staff #10 (start date: 08/14/2023). 2. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 (start date: 05/30/2023) and Staff #9 (start date: 05/30/2023) only had documentation that one reference check had been completed.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to provide annual approval from the health department meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: 1. The center did not have documentation that an environmental sanitation inspection was completed. 2. Staff #11 confirmed that an environmental sanitation inspection had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 3 out of 3 infant bottles belonging to Child #5 were not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skin products were not kept beyond the expiration date. Evidence: A healing ointment found in Classroom 7 expired in August 2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was submitted at the of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment for 2 out of 10 staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s (start date:08/14/2023) TB screening was completed on 04/20/2023. 2. Staff #10?s (08/14/2023) TB screening was completed on 08/24/2023.”

22.1-289.035-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that they received results of fingerprinting for 3 out of 10 employees prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 2?s (start date: 07/09/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 07/19/2023. 2. Staff #9?s (start date: 05/30/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 05/31/2023. 3. Staff #10?s (start date: 08/14/2023) fingerprinting results were dated 08/17/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two bottles of multi-purpose cleaner with bleach, one disinfectant spray, one jug of sunscreen, and two room air fresheners (label states to keep out of reach of children) were found in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Classroom 5.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when hazardous substances were not kept in the original container, the substitute containers clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. There were two spray bottles found in a cabinet in Classroom 7. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that one bottle contained sanitizer and one contained disinfectant. 3. Each bottle had a colored label that should match a color-coded chart identifying the contents. Staff #9 confirmed that the contents in the bottles did not match the chart.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on record review, the center failed to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the center did not have a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An inhaler was located in a bag that was hanging on a hook, unlocked, in Classroom 7.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for 6 out of 10 staff records. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for Staff #2 (start date: 07/09/2023), Staff #6 (start date: 08/14/2023), Staff #7 (start date: 09/26/2023) and Staff #10 (start date: 08/14/2023). 2. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 (start date: 05/30/2023) and Staff #9 (start date: 05/30/2023) only had documentation that one reference check had been completed.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to provide annual approval from the health department meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: 1. The center did not have documentation that an environmental sanitation inspection was completed. 2. Staff #11 confirmed that an environmental sanitation inspection had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 3 out of 3 infant bottles belonging to Child #5 were not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skin products were not kept beyond the expiration date. Evidence: A healing ointment found in Classroom 7 expired in August 2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was submitted at the of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment for 2 out of 10 staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s (start date:08/14/2023) TB screening was completed on 04/20/2023. 2. Staff #10?s (08/14/2023) TB screening was completed on 08/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, not all staff who work directly with children had a current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of employment: 08/15/2022) did not have documentation of a current certification in first aid on file.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, not all staff who work directly with children had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of employment: 08/15/2022) did not have documentation of a current certification in CPR on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, not all staff members obtained results of background checks every five years. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 02/22/2016) fingerprinting results were dated 04/10/2018.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, an employee of the center was employed before the center had the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date 08/15/2022) had a sworn statement that was dated 09/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 13 months) most recent documentation of immunizations was dated 07/21/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all information. Evidence: 1. Child #6?s record did not contain the child’s start date. 2. Staff #6 stated that Child #6 started at the center on 08/23/2022. 3. Child #6?s record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

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: 1. In the Infant House classroom, there was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution on the diaper changing table. 2. Diapering was not occurring at the time.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics, medications or other harmful agents were stored in areas that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Based on observation, harmful agents (one handheld can opener, four peelers, one cheese grater and three knives) were stored in an unlocked food prep drawer, accessible to children, in Classroom #1 (3-6 year old classroom).”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on observation, when an authorization for medication expired, medication not picked up by the parent within 14 days was not disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the center had an allergy medication and an epi-pen belonging to Child #12 on site. 2. Authorization for the two medications belonging to Child #12 was signed and dated by the child’s parent on 01/09/2023. 3. The authorization form did not have written authorization from the child’s physician.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, when food was brought from home, food containers were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the Infant House classroom, there were two bottles that were not labeled with the owner’s name. 2. In the Infant House classroom, there were four bottles that were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, not all staff members obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff #3?s most recent results of a TB screening was dated 04/05/2021.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and results of the child abuse and neglect registry for a staff member, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (start date: 08/15/2022) documented on their sworn disclosure statement (dated: 09/01/2022) that they resided out of state in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state criminal history record check. 3. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, not all staff who work directly with children had a current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of employment: 08/15/2022) did not have documentation of a current certification in first aid on file.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, not all staff who work directly with children had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of employment: 08/15/2022) did not have documentation of a current certification in CPR on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, not all staff members obtained results of background checks every five years. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 02/22/2016) fingerprinting results were dated 04/10/2018.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, an employee of the center was employed before the center had the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #2 (start date 08/15/2022) had a sworn statement that was dated 09/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 13 months) most recent documentation of immunizations was dated 07/21/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all information. Evidence: 1. Child #6?s record did not contain the child’s start date. 2. Staff #6 stated that Child #6 started at the center on 08/23/2022. 3. Child #6?s record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

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: 1. In the Infant House classroom, there was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution on the diaper changing table. 2. Diapering was not occurring at the time.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics, medications or other harmful agents were stored in areas that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Based on observation, harmful agents (one handheld can opener, four peelers, one cheese grater and three knives) were stored in an unlocked food prep drawer, accessible to children, in Classroom #1 (3-6 year old classroom).”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on observation, when an authorization for medication expired, medication not picked up by the parent within 14 days was not disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the center had an allergy medication and an epi-pen belonging to Child #12 on site. 2. Authorization for the two medications belonging to Child #12 was signed and dated by the child’s parent on 01/09/2023. 3. The authorization form did not have written authorization from the child’s physician.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, when food was brought from home, food containers were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the Infant House classroom, there were two bottles that were not labeled with the owner’s name. 2. In the Infant House classroom, there were four bottles that were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, not all staff members obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff #3?s most recent results of a TB screening was dated 04/05/2021.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and results of the child abuse and neglect registry for a staff member, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (start date: 08/15/2022) documented on their sworn disclosure statement (dated: 09/01/2022) that they resided out of state in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state criminal history record check. 3. Staff #2?s record does not contain results of an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, not each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 08/15/2022) tuberculosis screening, dated 09/03/2022, was completed after the time of employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, not each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #3?s (start date: 08/15/2022) tuberculosis screening, dated 09/03/2022, was completed after the time of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of children medication records, the center has not obtained a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #1,#2 and #3 have medications due to food allergies, there were no written care plans from a physician for the medications on site.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of children medication records, the center has not obtained a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #1,#2 and #3 have medications due to food allergies, there were no written care plans from a physician for the medications on site.”