Matteo’s Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool

When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“The ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is 1 staff per 5 children. The ratio for 2 years old is 1 staff per 8 children. With 3 children enrolled under the age of 2, the ratio should be 1:5. The 2 year old class was over ratio with 13 children enrolled and 2 staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C. From a complaint.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“The license is for children ages 2 years to 7 years. 3 children, under the age of 2 years, were enrolled and present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children.

“Staff #1 was observed supervising nine children at the edge of the parking lot on the way to the playground (approximately 100 yards from the facility) as Staff #2 walked away and into the facility. The nine children were from the 2 year old class.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets were not all covered by protective covers. Evidence: Two out of three classrooms, and 1 bathroom, did not have protective covers over all electrical outlets in the space.”

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

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface was not available for diapering or changing. Evidence: The changing pad to be used for diapering had a hole which prevented it from being nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff members did not have documentation to demonstrate the individual possessed the education required for the job position. Evidence: Staff A did not have a diploma or certification in their staff file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, viewing proof of the child’s identity and age was missing for 1 out of 3 children’s records. Evidence: The documentation, showing the date and name of who viewed the original birth certificate for Child A, was left blank.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed of 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 [8VAC20-780-500.B.5]. Evidence: The trashcan next to the changing station was not covered with a foot-operated system to ensure proper disposal of diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on record review and interview with the director, documentation was not maintained for emergency evacuations. Evidence: Evacuation drill details for 2 out of the last 4 months were not written on the log.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, “future action to prevent recurrence of the injury” was not included on the center’s injury reports. Evidence: On 3 out of 3 injury reports reviewed, a future action to prevent recurrence of the injury was not listed on the report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.