Albemarle Montessori Children’s Community

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the hallway between two classrooms, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution sitting on the counter unlocked, accessible to the children. In the primary room sitting on the top of a cabinet was a spray bottle of window clears that was unlocked but not accessible to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container.

“Prescription medication for child # 7 did not have the prescription label and in the original labeled container. The medication was administered 8/14/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Three medications in the hallway between two classroom were not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed.

“Medication for Child # 8 was onsite, but the medication authorization expired over 12 days ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The license posted expired 8 months ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“Staff #6, employed for more than 2 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and sex offender from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat violation

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, three children aged 4-6 years old were unsupervised. The three children were outside playing on the sidewalk while the teacher and the remaining 18 children were in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #7, who has been enrolled for five months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“During the inspection, two children aged 5-8 years old were unsupervised. The two children were outside sitting on the sidewalk while the teacher and the remaining 8 children were in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“The children were washing their hands in the storage closet and unlocked medication was sitting on an accessible shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Cloth diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“Staff # 7 used their gloved hand to open the foot operated trash can to discard soiled wipes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of Staff 2 (DOH 02/28/2024) contained documentation of VDOE-sponsored orientation course dated 06/01/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: 1. The Pre Primary classroom had unlocked doors that went into a kitchen space. There were knives in a drying rack and in a drawer in the kitchen. 2. The administrator said that the knives are not currently being put away in a locked drawer.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all out-of-state background checks.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a fingerprint based national background check was completed for staff prior to employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s file contained a national background check dated 12/02/2021. Date of hire for staff #2 was 11/12/2021. 2. Administrator verified the date of hire for Staff #2 as 11/12/2021 and confirmed the date 12/02/2021 for the national background check. 3. Staff #3 file contained a national background check dated 09/27/2021. Date of hire for staff #3 was 09/21/2021. 4. Administrator verified the date of hire for Staff #3 as 09/21/2021 and confirmed the date of 09/27/2021 for the national background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.