Montessori School of Chantilly II

**REPEAT VIOLATION** 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 Criminal history record information check and sex offender registry check for a state in which the employee has lived in the preceding 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“In the infant classroom, there were two high chairs with ripped padding attached to them. In the Primary 3 classroom, the sink faucet is broken and the water continuously runs all day. In the Toddler 2 classroom, the closet door and wall by the closet both have areas with chipping paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The ratio for children ages 16 months up to 24 months is 1:5 (staff: children).

“A classroom with 14 children ages 16 months up to 24 months was observed to have only 2 staff members from approximately 3:00pm-3:30pm when a third staff member joined the classroom. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 30 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

The diapering area is required to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering.

“The changing pad used for diapering in the Toddler classroom had 2 small tears in the surface and was no longer nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #2’s employee record did not include documentation showingthe completion of the department’s health and safety update course for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

All applicants for employment are required to undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter.

“Staff #1 had a sworn statement, central registry results, and fingerprints background check results on file that were all expired.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Employees are required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of any pending criminal charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether or not he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth by day one of employment.

“Staff #2 did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-1.

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

“Staff #2 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors are required to obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“Staff #1 had a tuberculosis screening on file that expired approximately 4 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period are required to have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“One child in the Toddler classroom was missing a bottom cover for the cot.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

All employees are required to undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment and every five years thereafter.

“Staff #3’s sworn statement expired over one month ago. Staff #3’s central registry background check expired over one month ago. Staff #3’s fingerprints results expired over one month ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

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 #2 did not have results of an out-of-state Central registry check and sex offender registry check for a state in which the employee has lived in the preceding 5 years and has been employed for 9 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“Child #2’s last update of immunizations was in April 2025. Child #5’s last update of immunizations was in October 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing staff are required to obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“Staff #4’s most recent TB screening on file expired over one year ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“Child #6 is under two years of age and the most recent documentation of immunizations on file was from ten months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Staff are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“Staff #4 did not have a current certification in CPR on file at the time of the inspection. The most recent CPR certification that Staff #4 had on file expired 5 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Staff are required to have current certification in in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“Staff #4 did not have a current certification in First Aid on file at the time of the inspection. The most recent First Aid certification that Staff #4 had on file expired 5 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

An applicant for employment may work in the child day center provided that the applicant has received qualifying results on a fingerprint-based background check.

“Staff #1 worked one month in the child day center before receiving qualifying results on a finger-print based background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no documentation of a monthly evacuation drill practiced in the month of August (2024).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age within 7 days of enrollment is required to be maintained at the facility.

“There was no documentation of viewing proof of Child #3’s identity and age on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position is required to be on file at the facility.

“There was no documentation to show that Staff #1 possesses the education, certificate, and experience required by the job position that the staff member was hired for.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 5/22/2023) did not have results of a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.”

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

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the allotted timeframe.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 8/15/2022) had a tuberculosis screening on file dated 10/9/2023. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 5/22/2023) had a tuberculosis screening on file dated 3/8/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and CPR within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 1/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training in first aid and CPR on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

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

“Evidence: 1. There were very small flies observed flying around in all classrooms, office area, hallways, and throughout the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated.

“Evidence: 1. There were 3 bottles in the refrigerator in the infant classroom that did not have dates on them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not complete the annual minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 8/11/2020) was only able to provide documentation of 8 total hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care for the preceding year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 1 classroom, there was an unlocked bathroom/closet that had multiple cleaning materials on the floor. 2. In the Toddler 2 classroom, there was an unlocked bathroom/closet that had multiple cleaning materials on the floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was not always being used for children under 3 years of age.

“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 2 classroom, there is not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The material being used is not a changing pad and does not appear to be nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, disposable diapers were not 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.

“Evidence: 1. The only available diaper storage system in the infant room was not foot-operated and the staff would have to touch an exterior surface when disposing diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review and staff interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill for 2022 at the time of the inspection. 2. The Site Director stated that a lockdown drill was not completed during 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler 2 classroom, there was one bottle found with no name and no date and one bottle found with a name, but no date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, all required documents were not kept for each staff person.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 1/11/2023) did not have documentation of 2 out of 2 required references prior to employment. 2. The Director stated that they have not contacted any references yet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not submit to fingerprinting prior to the first date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 7/5/2022) did not have fingerprints results on file on the date of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (doh: 8/2/2021) did not receive fingerprints results until 8/9/2021.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of staff records, the licensee did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for all staff.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 8/19/2021) did not have a criminal history record information check completed for Illinois prior to the first date of employment. 2. Staff #2 did not have the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry for Illinois.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/24/2022) had a central registry finding on file that was dated 2/28/2022.”

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

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

“Evidence: 1. The metal bathroom sink handle was broken off and the water could not be turned on in Primary classroom #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. There were cleaning supplies located on the bathroom floor in Primary class #3 and the bathroom door was unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, all bathrooms in the facility were not equipped with soap and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

“Evidence: 1. Primary classroom #2 did not have soap, disposable towels, or an air dryer within reach of children. 2. Primary classroom #3 did not have disposable towels, or an air dryer within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation, 7 out of 9 cribs were not identified for use by a specific child.

“Evidence: 1. There were only 2 cribs labeled with names out of 9 cribs in the infant room during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Based on observation, all children resting on cots or mats did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover.

“Evidence: 1. In Primary class #2, one child was observed to be resting on a cot with only a top cover, there was no bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on a review of medications, the medication authorization for 1 out of 2 medications was not available to staff during the entire time the medication is effective.

“Evidence: 1. Emergency medication that was on-site for child #5 did not have a medication authorization form on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom, there were 4 bottles in the refrigerator with no date on them and 1 out of the 4 bottles did not have a name on it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.