East Gate Montessori School

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

“The center did not ensure that cleaning materials were kept in a locked place. The locks on the door have broken. The director stated that replacements have been ordered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The staff-to-children ratios for Birth up to 16 month are 1:4 and are required whenever children are in care.

“The center did not meet the required birth to 16 month staff to child ratio for approximately 5 minutes. There were 9 children under the age of 16 months in the care of 2 staff members.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements.

“The center did not ensure that proof of child and identity requirements were met within 7 days of Child #4 first date of attendance. The center is 6 months out of compliance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“The center did not obtain additional immunization records for Child #2. Child#2 (age 1 year 7 months) record has documentation that the most recent immunization record is dated March 6, 2025. A new record needed to be obtained by September 6 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him/her.

“The center did not required search results documentation for 2 staff records reviewed. Staff #3, employed for approximately 7 months and Staff #4, employed approximately 12 months, did not have documentation of a central registry search completed within 30 days of hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“The center did not ensure that cleaning materials were kept in a locked place. Two of Five classrooms had cleaner in an unlocked closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age

“Child #3 record did not have documentation that the center viewed proof of the child’s age and identity within 7 days of the child’s first day of attendance. The center has been out of compliance for approximately 5 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“Staff #4 record documentation is 35 months passed due.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is properly dated.

“Evidence: In the infant room, the bottles in the refrigerator have been labeled to identify the child, but were not dated to identify the date that it was brought in.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all food brought from home is clearly dated and labeled to identify the owner.

“Evidence: Food brought from home in one classroom was labeled with a name, but did not have a date displayed to identify when the food was brought in.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff undergo a repeat background check every 5 years from the date of the initial check.

“Evidence: Staff #4 last documentation of a central registry search is dated February 23 2015”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that new staff members submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

“Evidence: Staff #1 record does not contain documentation that a TB screening was conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that 2 references were obtained for staff members.

“Evidence: Staff #1 record did not contain documentation that references were contacted and the results written down.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing that staff members obtain a negative result and submit it.

“Evidence: Staff member # 2 last documented Tuberculosis result is dated 09/18/2018”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

“Evidence: The toddler classroom had cleaning materials in a classroom closet that did not have a lock secured.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hand washing procedures were followed

“Evidence: A staff member in the toddler classroom was observed diapering a child, but did not wash their hands after diapering the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.