Lewinsville Montessori

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.

“Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet located over the sink in one classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be 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.

“The rubber coating on the climbing structure steps located on the older children’s playground were cracked, broken away and exposing the metal underneath.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“Electrical outlets in 3 classrooms today did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Such a program leader shall supervise no more than two aides.

“There was not lead teacher qualified staff in one classroom today. Staff #16 was reported to be working in the lead teacher position but there was insufficient documentation to support the required qualifications and other staff working in that room today were reported to lack the required qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as pesticides were not kept in a location that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: An ant trap was located in the preschool classroom by the sink and was accessible to the children present in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat Violation

“Based on records and medication reviewed, a valid medication authorization form for the prescription medication on-site was not available to staff. Evidence: A long-term prescription medication was on-site for Child #7 but the medication authorization form was expired. The medication authorization form on-file expired on 11/08/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Based on record review, the facility did not maintain complete children’s records for 5 out of 7 children’s records.

“Evidence: 1. The emergency contact’s address was missing for: Child #1 Child #3 Child #5 Child #6 2. The record was missing for child #7 documenting an annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, electrical outlets in 3 of 5 classrooms did not have protective safety covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on records reviewed, a medication authorization form matching the medication on-site was not available to staff. Evidence: A long-term over-the-counter medication was on-site for Child #4 but there was not a corresponding medication authorization form. The form on-file did not match the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

8VAC20-780-510-H

“Based on observations made, a non-prescription medication was not maintained in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: An over-the-counter medication belonging to Child #5 was not given to the school in the original medication box. Only the pills, in sealed packaging, were brought to the school.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-H.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, the education documents for 1 of 6 staff had not been translated for verification. Evidence: The education diploma for Staff #11 was not translated into English.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed, and evidence collected, the licensee failed to ensure that suspected abuse was reported in accordance with mandated reporter requirements Code of Virginia 63.2-1509.

“Evidence: 1. On 7/17/23, the parent of Child #1 contacted the school to express concerns about an injury found on the child. A photo was taken by the parents on the same date. [Photo #1] 2. On 7/18/23, the parents and school management met to discuss the concerns. 3. On 7/27/23, the inspector contacted Fairfax County Child Protective Services (local agency) to determine if the licensee had reported the concerns and was told that no report had been made. The inspector proceeded to report the concerns to the local agency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B. From a complaint.

Based on records reviewed, the licensee has not ensured that 2 of 4 employee records reviewed included completed out-of-state background checks prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 - Their first day of employment was 11/11/22. To-date, an out-of-state criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect search have not been completed. 2. Staff #3 - Their first day of employment was 11/4/22. To-date, 2 out-of-state criminal record checks have not been completed, and 1 child abuse and neglect search has not been completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of required background checks.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #6 ? An out-of-state child abuse/neglect search ( CPS ) has not been completed. 2. Staff #8 ? An out-of-state sex offender registry check, an out-of-state CPS check, and an out-of-state criminal record check have not been completed. 3. Both Staff #6 + #8 have been hired to work in positions providing direct-care to children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of education and experience required to qualify the staff person for the position which they are working.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #6 ? There was insufficient documentation of education and experience needed for a Lead Teacher position. 2. Staff #8 ? There was insufficient documentation of education and experience needed for a Lead Teacher position.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

Based on observations made, it was determined that crib spacing was not in compliance in the infant room.

“Evidence: 1. A total of 4 occupied cribs did not have a minimum of 30” of clearance space on the service side for staff access. 2. Crib clearance space was measured by the inspector to be between 21” - 22”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observations made, it was determined that one occupied crib did not have a minimum of 30” clearance on the service side. Evidence: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had less than 30” of clearance on either side and the adjacent cribs.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observations made, it was determined that 2 of 3 prescription medications in classroom were found to be not stored in a locked manner. Evidence: The medications were hanging on the wall (out of reach of the children) in medication storage bags however, the locks on 2 of 3 bags were not secured and the bags were open.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 2 children’s records did not include immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #8 - The immunizations were dated July 2020, when the child was 12 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.