Montessori School at Goose Creek Preserve

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to the first day of employment.

“Staff #1 first day of employment was 2/25/2026 and their TB screening was dated 4/11/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Each employee shall submit a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Staff #4s most recent TB screening is dated 4/18/2024. Center management confirmed that staff #4 has not completed a subsequent screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Infant bottles shall be labeled with each childs name.

“A bottle designated for child #1 was observed in the infant refrigerator. The bottle was not labeled with the childs name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.

“There was a spray bottle of a cleaning substance observed in a locked cabinet above the toilet in the toddler classroom. The spray bottle was not labeled to identify the contents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68?F.

“Three out of five classrooms were 67?F during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C.

Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted on the licensed premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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.

“Various cleaning products were observed in the upper cabinets inside the children’s bathroom in two classrooms. The cabinets were not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“The supplemental page of the most recent inspection, which contains staff and children’s information, was posted in the school lobby.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within 30 days prior to the first date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire: 3/18/2024) TB screening is dated 1/15/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #6s sunscreen had expired 4/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff completes Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by the Code of Virginia.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s record does not contain documentation of completion of Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but are not limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

“Evidence: In Room 1, 2,3 and the nap room, the baseboards have been removed and their is peeling paint from a water leak.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure that children three years of age or younger shall not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“Evidence:\ In classrooms with children between the ages of 18 month to 3 years old, the center served a food that presented a potential for a choking hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: Child #1’s record does not contain documentation o a work phone number of each parent who has custody. Child #1 and #2’s records do not contain documentation of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each staff member.

“Evidence: Staff Member #1, #2 and #3’s records do not contain documentation of the address of emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of staff records, the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s record does not contain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Date of Hire:09/12/2022”

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

Based on a review of children’s medications, the center failed to ensure the ability to safely perform medication administration practices, whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member or independent contractor who is satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose.

“Evidence: There isn’t a staff member that is trained to administer medication for Child # 9.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the Nap Room in an unlocked cabinet, there was a can of disifectant.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center failed to ensure that medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the Primary Classroom #1, medications were stored in an unlocked closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain all required staff documents.

“Evidence: Staff #1 and #2’s records do not contain documentation of the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member or independent contractor who has satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose approved by the Board of Nursing and taught by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine or pharmacist.

“Evidence: The center had no documentation of a person trained to administer medications with children in care requiring emergency medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J.

Based on observation of documents, the center failed to ensure that any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements of subdivision 1 of this subsection.

“Evidence: Child #1 and Child #2 are children for whom emergency medications have been prescribed were not in the care of staff member trained to administer medications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

Based on review of documents, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“Evidence: The center did not have a current Fire Inspection report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels or and air dryer within reach of children.

“Evidence: The bathroom outside of the nap room was not equipped with soap, toilet paper or paper towels. The bathroom in the nap room was not equipped with toilet paper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation, where playground equipment is provided, the center failed to ensure resilient surfacing shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazards obstacles.

“Evidence: Under the swings there was very little resilient material. The under covering underneath the resilient surfacing was exposed on the preschool playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that sandboxes which prevent drainage shall be covered when not in use.

“Evidence: The sandbox on the Toddler playground does not have a a bottom that provides drainage and did not have a cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-E.

Based on review of documents the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.

“Evidence: The center did not provide documentation of written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the times to be given.

“Evidence: The medication for Child #2 did not have a label with the child’s name, the name of the medication, dosage amount and times to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: There were 13 lunch boxes/bags that were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that bottles shall be refrigerated.

“Evidence: In the Toddler classroom, there was a bottle that was not refrigerated and set on the counter.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening .

“Evidence: Staff #2 and #3’s records do not contain documentation of a current tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that within 90 days of employment staff should receive training on recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia.

“Evidence: Staff #2’s record did not contain documentation of completion of the Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-D.

Based on a review of records, the center failed to obtain an annual fire insepction.

“Evidence: The Fire Inspection Permit expired on 09/30/2019.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked area not accessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Toddler Room, the cabinet with cleaning material was left unlocked. In the Toddler Room and the Primary Room, there were hand sanitizers labeled “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each bathroom is equipped with soap, paper towels and toilet paper.

“Evidence: The bathroom in the Primary classroom did not contain soap.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on a review of records, the center is non-complaint with it’s policy to administer medication.

“Evidence: The center did not have a MAT person on staff between 9:45 am and 1:00pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on review of evacuation drill logs, the center failed to ensure that practice evacuation drills are conducted monthly.

“Evidence: There is no documentation for a practice evacuation drill for March 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: In the Primary classroom there were 9 lunch boxes with no name, 1 lunch box with no date and 2 lunch boxes without a name or a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that bottles are labeled with the required information.

“Evidence: A bottle in the Toddler classroom was not labeled with the child’s name or the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.