JollyPlace Montessori School

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years.

“The center did not request an out of state search of the child abuse and negelct registry for Staff #1, employed for 2 months. Staff #1 had an out of state search of the sex offender registry that was dated 16 days after date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Staff #1 had documenttion of TB that was dated 19 days after employment. Staff #2 had documentation of TB that was dated approximately 10 months prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include documentation that 2 or more references as to character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment.

“The record for Staff #1, employed for 2 months, did not contain documentation of at least 2 reference checks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

REPEAT VIOLATION Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.

“On the date of the inspection, Staff #1 was overdue for a subsequent TB screening/test by 2 months. The provider stated Staff #1 had a screening/test performed and was waiting for the results.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for: water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service.

“The most recent environmental sanitation inspection, for water supply and sewage, was dated October 2024. The center did not have a sanitation inspection during 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: work phone number and place of employment of each parent.

“The record for Child #1, enrolled for 10 months, did not contain a work phone number for each parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center must request a search of the central registry ( CPS ) prior to the employees first day of employment.

“The center did not request a CPS check prior to each employees first day of employment. Staff #1 was employed for four months and Staff #2 was employed for 13 days before a CPS check was requested. At the time of the inspection, the results had not yet been obtained.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center shall obtain documenation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #2 had been in attendance for almost two months before the center obtained documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Each staff member shall submit documenation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 caldendar days of the date of employment.

“The screening for Staff #1 was completed 10 months prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains the following: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.

“The record for Child#1, enrolled for one year, did not contain the work phone number for each parents place of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“A practice evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of February.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on record review and interview, a repeat search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect was not obtained prior to expiration for each employee.

“Evidence: Staff #1 had a Virginia Central Registry check that expired 8/12/2024. A new one had not been requested at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on observation and interview, outside areas and equipment were not maintained in a clean and safe condition.

“Evidence: 1) 3 out of 3 tires were filled with water and debris, housing insect larva. 2) multiple areas of the fence had protruding nails and cracked/splintered wood. 3) the wooden train and deck area had chipped and peeling paint. 4 ) the rubber coating on the play structures stairs was cracked and peeling, exposing rusted metal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, play equipment used by children did not meet the requirement of S-hooks not being open more than the thickness of a penny.

“Evidence: The swings located in the lower portion of the playground were constructed with S-hooks that had an opening large enough to fit a penny.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-C.

Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: The emergency backpack for the Sunflower classroom contains medication. While the teacher was assisting children in the restroom, the backpack was left unsupervised on the hallway floor outside of the bathroom door. The backpack had a small combination lock on the zipper to prevent access by children; however, the backpack was unzipped and the lock was not used.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

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

“Evidence: 1) Child #2, #3, and #5 had food from home that was labeled with their name, but no date. 2) Child #4 had food from home that was not labeled with a name or date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately.

“Evidence: Child #1, with a date of enrollment of 10/10/2023, did not have an authorization for emergency medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, staff have not updated their tuberculosis screening at least every 2 years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Staff #1 has not updated their TB screening, last TB screening is dated 5/26/2021 Staff #2 has not updated their TB screening, last TB screening is dated 5/24/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.