Rainbow Early Learning Center
206 N. Fayette Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 982-9269
Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486
Inspection Date: April 25, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Comments:
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Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 11:15am and 1:20pm. There were 2 classrooms observed with a total of 18 children with 3 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed doing flashcards, washing their hands, eating snack and resting. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during todays inspection and can be viewed on the violation notice.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child #2's record does not contain documentation of addresses for both emergency contacts.
2. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3's records do not contain documentation of each child's first date of enrollment.
3. Child #3 (date of enrollment: 8/12/2020) and Child #4's (date of enrollment: 9/1/2020) records do not contain documentation of an annual review of parental and emergency contact information.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, staff records do not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3's records do not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess the education, certification or experience required by the job positions.
2. Staff #3's record does not contain documentation that two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as the competency were checked prior to employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-A Description: Based on record review, staff did not completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually.
Evidence: Staff #1's record contains documentation of 10 hours of training completed in 2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Description: Based on observation and interview, a ratio of 1 staff to every 5 children was not followed for children 16 months through 24 months.
Evidence: During the inspection, there was a group of 14 children with 2 staff. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the group was 22 months old.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-I Description: Based on observation, rest period ratios for children 16 months through 2 years was not followed.
Evidence:
1. The children were observed resting at approximately 1:05pm.
2. Staff #1 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when when Staff #2 left the classroom.
3. Staff #2 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when Staff #1 left the classroom.
4. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the room is 22 months old.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Requirements for meals and snacks provided by the center were not followed.
Evidence:
1. The menu was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents; the food menu was stored in a closed cabinet.
2. The menu was not dated.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-J Description: Based on observation, tables were not sanitized before use for feeding.
Evidence: At the start of the inspection, the children were observed sitting at the table coloring and working on flash cards. Approximately an hour later, lunch was served while the children were still seated at the table. The table was not sanitized before the children ate lunch.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-L Description: Based on observation, staff do not sit with children during meal times.
Evidence: During lunch, the staff were observed serving the children one item from their meal at a time; beef meatballs and salad, then porridge, then bread, then beverages. The staff did not sit with the children while the children ate.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
