Fiore Montessori LLC

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #5, employed for more than 7 months, did not have documentation of the program requesting a central registry check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Documentation of a TB screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“The TB documentation for Staff # 1 was obtained approximately 6 weeks after starting employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Vinyl nap mats in one classroom were torn exposing the porous, fiber filling.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Hazardous substances were unlocked and accessible to children in one classroom (ages 16 months-3 years old). Hazardous substances were unlocked, out of reach of children in another classroom (ages 3 to 6 years old).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

If diaper ointment or cream is used, these products shall be labeled with the child’s name.

“A diaper cream product was found in classrooms #1 and #3 and was not labeled with a child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In classroom #1, food brought from home was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Staff shall sit with children during meal times.

“Child was eating raw vegetables and observed rocking back on two legs of the chair while staff assisted other children in the area. No other staff was seated with the child who was eating.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L.

Staff records shall have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

“Staff #2’s record contained two references obtained over two weeks after Staff #2 began employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-A

“Repeat Violation: The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2was overdue by one month and the national fingerprint was overdue by two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The metal fence on the right side of playground was broken due to a tree falling on the fence. There were sharp edges exposed where the rails had broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Children in classroom #1, ages 3-6 years, were laying on their mats near one uncovered outlet that was within their reach.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

22.1-289.036-A

“The center is required to have board officers/agents undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal history and central registry for staff #7 was overdue by a year and nine months.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on record review, no 5 year repeat check for central registry search.

“Evidence: 1) Staff # 3 central registry search documentation was dated August 13, 2021 (expired August 13, 2023). 2) 5 year recheck was submitted March 19, 2024 but has not been received. No additional follow up was documented.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain at least every two years from the date of initial screening or testing the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening.

“Evidence: The TB screening for staff #3 had an expiration date of 5/29/2024; however, a new screening was not completed until 7/5/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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: The Lotus classroom (3-6yrs) had containers of hydrogen peroxide, hand soap, and dish washer detergent in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

“Evidence: 1) The Lotus (3 - 6yrs) classroom had an outlet underneath the double window that did not have a protective cover. 2) The Iris classroom (age 16mths - 3 yrs) had an outlet above the counter that did not have a protective cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of the tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence:Date of hire for Staff #1 was 9/5/23 and documentation for TB screening was dated 9/14/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet. Evidence: Staff #1 did not wash their hands before and after helping several children with toileting.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-350-O

“Based on observation, the staff failed to maintain a ratio of one (1) staff member for every 14 children in a balanced-mixed-age grouping of children. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection (12:20pm) the Holly Classroom had 17 children with one staff supervising (Staff #2). 2. Staff #5 walked into the Holly Classroom at 12:27pm 3. Staff #5 acknowledged leaving the classroom to go to the office.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-O.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on medication review, expired medication was returned to the parent for disposal. Evidence: 1. Child #4 medication (Epi Pen) expired 05/2023. 2. Child #5 medication (Epi Pen) expired 06/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: The Lotus Classroom had an electrical outlet without protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of shelter in place procedures being practiced in 2022. 2. Provider acknowledged the shelter in place procedures not been practiced during 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on observation and interview, a Central Registry finding was not received within the 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff #3 Central registry results was dated 6/27/22 and staff was hired on 2/22/22. 2. Director acknowledge they did not mail the form after the form was received back for correction.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, preschool staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet. Evidence: Staff did not wash hands before or after helping a child use the toilet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.