Little Angels Montessori Preschool & Day Care

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Striking a child. Staff #2 stated they ?popped? child #2, age four years on the bottom in response to an inappropriate behavior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #1 stepped out of the school age classroom leaving children under 10 years of age unsupervised. Child #1 age six years old was observed leaving the classroom two times unsupervised.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-400-A

“In order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing and growth, staff shall interact with the child to provide needed help, comfort and support. Multiple staff observed staff #2 speaking to children age 2 years old in a harsh tone while correcting their behavior. Staff #2 stated that they have used a harsh tone when correcting children’s behavior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 who has been working at the center for over 90 days did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 who has been working at the center for over 90 days did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend training to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed 2025 health and safety update course.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A bottle of insect repellent and a canister of sanitizing wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the school age classroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure the all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were Clorox wipes in an unlocked cabinet in the 2’s room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The closet where all cleaning chemicals are stored was unlocked during this inspection. 2. Assistant Director confirmed this closet was unlocked during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not practice an evacuation drill monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no drill logged for the month of July 2022. 2. The Assistant Director confirmed a drill was not practiced in July.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“It was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint on some of the bookcases, tables, desks throughout the building.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.