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Higher Horizons Day Care Center
5920-B Summers Lane
Falls church, VA 22041
(703) 820-2457

Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757

Inspection Date: Dec. 4, 2019 and Dec. 10, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from approximately 8:50am-10:30am and on 11/10/2019 from approximately 11am-1:30pm. There were 110 children in the direct care and supervision of 30 staff. A sample of 10 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed eating breakfast, choosing helpers, singing, brushing their teeth, washing their hands, learning about 5 senses, and engaged with staff. Two new staff have been hired since the last inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. The exit interview was conducted with the Human Resources. If you have any questions, contact Kimberly.Sawyer@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-130-A
Description: Based on record review, each child did not have an immunization on file.

Evidence:
Child C did not have an immunization record on file.

Plan of Correction: I will request that from the parent today.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on observation, the record for a child in care was incomplete.

Evidence:
1. Child A was missing the addresses for two emergency contacts.
2. Child B was missing the employer and employer phone number of both parents.

Plan of Correction: I will request the missing information from the parents today.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-290-3
Description: Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

Evidence:
1. There were 15 uncovered outlets in the gym.
2. There were 10 uncovered outlets in the bathroom connected to the gym.
3. The Candlewick Class, The Harmony Class and The Confetti class were in the gym playing.

Plan of Correction: We will cover them all with protective covers.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-D
Description: Based on interview and observation, the authorization for medication was not available to staff during the effective period.

Evidence:
1. The medication authorization was not available for staff
2. Staff A stated some authorizations were on the computer of Staff B

Plan of Correction: I have them and will put them in the binder.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-E
Description: Based on observation, medication was not properly labeled.

Evidence:
The medication of Child D was missing the physicians prescription label, name on box, and dosage instructions.

Plan of Correction: I copied the information and discarded the paperwork, I will keep it for next time.

Disclaimer:

A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.

The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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