Renaissance Montessori School

Each child shall have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child #6 has been attending the center for more than 60 days and the center did not have documentation of the child’s physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries which shall include all required information.

“Four of ten injury reports did not document the time of parent notification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Prescription and nonprescription medication must have written authorization from the parent.

“Child #10’s albuterol authorization form was not signed and dated by the parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

When medication authorizations expire, the medication must be picked up within 14 days or the authorization must be renewed.

“Child #11’s Epi-Pen and Children’s Zyrtec medications were on site and the authorizations were more than 30 days expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

National fingerprint background checks must be obtained prior to employment.

“Staff A’s fingerprint background check were obtained 3 weeks after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Out of state sex offender registry searches must be completed for each state an individual has resided in the past five years prior to employment. Out of state child abuse and neglect searches must be requested prior to employment.

“There was no sex offender search obtained for staff A prior to employment nor was there an out of state child abuse and neglect search requested prior to employment.. Staff A has been employed for six weeks and has lived in an other state in the last five years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The fire inspection report was dated 8/14/23, which was more than a year old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use.

“The diapering surface in the infant room was not cleaned with soap and water nor sanitized by spraying a disinfectant solution and allowing it to air dry on the surface for at least 2 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Prepared infant formula or milk shall be dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“The breast milk for child A was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement monthly practice evacuation drills. There were no evacuation drills conducted for December 2023 and March 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Repeat Violation:

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed disinfectant spray and air freshener on a shelf in athe bathroom in classroom #3. The hazardous agents were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat Violation:

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that the center did not maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: Child A has a diary sensitivity, however this information was not documented on the current written list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Repeat Violation:

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that all children with food allergies did not have a written allergy care plan on file from their physician. Evidence: Child B had a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts and there was not written allergy care plan on file from the child’s physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were unlocked. Evidence: In the bathroom used by classroom 3, which serves children between 3 to 6 years of age, was a container of sanitizing wipes accessible and unlocked on a shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of the evacuation drill log and interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that the center is not implementing monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no practiced evacuation drill for January 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of documentation and interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that there were no written allergy care plans for children with diagnosed food allergies. Evidence: 1. There were no allergy care plans on file for child A, who has an egg allergy or for child B who has a milk, egg, peanut, avocado and melon allergy nor for child C who has a cashew allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with Administrative staff, it was determined that all staff did not have two references on file at the time of hire. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 2/16/23 and has no references on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of six staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that that one staff did not have an out of state criminal record check on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 8/15/22, and there was no criminal record check on file for the state of Texas.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on a review of files, it was determined that there were no repeat background check on file every 5 years. Evidence: Person C’s central registry check is dated 7/27/17, Person D’s central registry check is dated 5/27/17 and their sworn disclosure is dated 3/28/17, Person E’s central registry is dated 9/20/17. These background checks have not been repeated every five years as required.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on a review of four agent’s files and interview with the director, it was determined that one agent did not have a fingerprint background check on file within 30 days of becoming a board officer. Evidence: Person B came onto the board in 7/22 and there was no fingerprint background check on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on a review of files and an interview with the director, it was determined that an agent did not have all of the required background checks. Evidence: Person B became a board officer in July 2022 and does not have a sworn disclosure statement on file at the time of service and there was no central registry background check on file within 30 days of coming onto the board.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on interview and a review of staff files, it was determined that Staff A was hired on 6/1/21 and did not have a Sex Offender Name Search background check for North Caroline on their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.