The Richmond Montessori School

Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.

“Child #3 and child #4 had an immunization record on file that was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

The center’s procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parent’s authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent.

“The center had long term medication on site for child #9 and child #12 and did not have written authorization from the child’s physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Complaint Violation: Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“On 04/14/2025, children from classroom #3, ages 20 months to 3 years old, were observed eating whole uncut blueberries for morning snack. In classroom #1, children ages 19 months to 3 years old were observed eating corn chips.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F. From a complaint.

The center shall obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #1, enrolled for over two months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

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.

“On the toddler playground, a wooden post holding up a play tunnel was observed with cracked and splintered wood that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for December 2024 and March 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On 11/22/2024, child #1 (age 2 years, 5 months) ran into oncoming traffic on a road with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Two drivers observed child#1 running unsupervised in the turn lane of the road. Child #1 ran in between the two stopped vehicles and proceeded to run into oncoming traffic. Driver #2 rescued child #1 and brought the child to safety. Staff #1 and staff #2, who were responsible for supervising seven toddlers, were unaware child #1 was missing from the group.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 11/22/2024, staff #1 and staff #2 were unaware that child #1 (age 2 years, 5 months) wandered away from the group during a nature walk. Drivers observed child #1 unsupervised in the road, and the child was rescued from oncoming traffic by driver #2. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for an undetermined length of time because staff #1 and staff #2 were unaware child #1 was missing from the group.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The center or other appropriate official shall notify the parent immediately if a child is lost.

“On Friday, 11/22/2024, at approximately 9:38 a.m., child #1 (age 2 years, 5 months) was found unsupervised and rescued from oncoming traffic by driver #2. The center notified the child’s parents on the evening of Saturday, 11/23/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-N.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed a national fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and within the required time frames. Evidence: 1. The national fingerprint check for Staff #5, employed 8/15/2023, was dated 08/31/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of 10 staff records, the center did not ensure two staff records had documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The Tuberculosis documentation for staff #6 (date of hire 09/19/2022) was dated 08/15/2022. 2. The Tuberculosis documentation for staff #10 (date of hire 08/15/2023) was dated 08/18/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure program leader qualifications for one staff designated as program leader. Evidence: Record for S1 did not contain documentation showing possession of Program Leader qualifications by either: meeting endorsement or bachelor’s degree requirement; educational requirements and programmatic experience; or supervised programmatic experience.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the provider did not have documentation of central registry findings for 2 staff members within the required 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for S4, employed 08/22/2022 did not contain documentation of central registry results by the end of 30 days of employment. The results were dated 09/30/2022. 2. The record for S5, employed 08/22/2022 did not contain documentation of central registry results by the end of 30 days of employment. The results were dated 09/01/2022.”

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

Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that 3 of 5 records contained the required information.

“Evidence: Record for S2, employed 08/22/2022, did not document completion of tuberculosis screening (TB) within 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening was completed 07/14/2022. Record for S4, employed 08/22/3022, did not document completion of tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment. TB screening completed 09/02/2022. Record for S5, employed 08/22/2022, did not document completion of tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment. TB screening completed 08/27/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and measurements, the provider did not ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested. Evidence: Multiple samples taken on the primary age playground at the front of The House where there are sliding boards measured less than the required six inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of emergency evacuation drill records, provider failed to ensure implementation of a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in September 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on children’s record review, the provider failed to ensure that 8 of 8 records contained the work phone number of each parent. Evidence: The records for C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, and C8 did not contain documentation of parental work phone numbers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.