Montessori School of McLean

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

“The small black and green climbing structure on the playground has areas where the metal has rusted and is breaking off.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The child day center shall request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The request shall be made prior to the individuals first day of employment.

“Staff #5 was employed for 2 weeks before an out of state child abuse and neglect search was requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Annual training shall be in addition to completing orientation requirements.

“On the date of the inspection, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have 16 hours of annual training for the 2024-25 school year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Each staff member is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

“Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Every agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center must undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to issuance of a license as a child day center and every five years thereafter.

“Board Member #3 had a sworn statement background check, fingerprints background check, and a VA central registry background check on file that all expired in 2024. Board Member #4 had a VA central registry background check on file that expired in 2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Each staff member is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening by day one of employment.

“Staff #2 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file and has been employed for 2 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

The required staff records must be kept for each staff person.

“Staff #1 and Staff #2 were both missing 1 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The Child day center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an individual (employee) has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1 did not have results of an out-of-state Central registry check for a state in which the employee has lived in the preceding 5 years and has been employed for 3 months. Staff #3 did not have the results of an out-of-state Central Registry check and out-of-state Criminal History check for two states in which the employee has lived in the preceding 5 years. Staff #3 has been employed for 3 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening by day 1 of employment or within 30 days prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 1/2/2024) had a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 5/7/2023. 2. Staff #4 (doh: 8/28/2023) had a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 9/21/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, when food is brought from home it is not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 1 classroom there were 7 lunch boxes observed to have no date for the day on them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 5 records reviewed did not contain the required information.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 did not have documentation of proof of ID on file within 7 days of the child’s date of enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. The green play structure located outside on the playground had multiple areas that are rusted and have sharp edges. 2. The wooden structure above the gardening area on the wall is broken in multiple areas and has a protruding nail sticking out. 3. Multiple silver spikes that are located on the black framing that surrounds the play structures were observed to be protruding from the frame.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the ratio for balanced-mixed-age groupings of children was not being followed at all times.

“Evidence: 1. From approximately 11:42am-11:44am, Staff A was observed to be alone with 22 children. Staff A stated that the assistant teacher was helping one child in the restroom area, which is located outside of the classroom and down the hallway.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-O.

Based on a review of records, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill being practiced in 2022 during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 10/1/2020) had two reference checks on file that were completed after employment. (reference #1: 2/3/2021) (reference #2: 2/7/2022)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.