VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Children's School Inc.
4770 Langston Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 462-5180

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: June 29, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with center Director: -Equipment that will need to be removed. -Playground safety plan, playground equipment and required shaded area will be reviewed once the equipment is installed. -DHO training

Comments:

An announced inspection was completed on 06/29/2022 in response to a planned relocation of the licensed program. The licensing inspectors met with the center Director at the center's new location. No children were in care at the new location during the inspection. Areas of non-compliance are documented in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Ann Dramstad at 703-314-0860 or Ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Eleven classrooms were observed with the blinds pulled up, and the blind cords were hanging low which presents a head entrapment hazard. 2. The carpeting in the stairwell leading to the second floor and the third floor was loose and rolling up creating a tripping hazard. 3. In the indoor playground classroom, the blue tub full of balls had a large crack in the material creating a sharp edge and a pinch point.
Plan of Correction:	1. Hooks have been ordered for the blinds and they will arrive tomorrow. They will be hanged up before children arrive. 2. The construction company will be fixing the carpet tomorrow. 3. The blue tub will be thrown away.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning materials were not stored above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In the Owls classroom and the Cranes classroom, cleaning supplies were stored above food.
Plan of Correction:	I will speak to staff and we'll move the cleaning supplies to another location.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on review of emergency supplies, a first aid kit was incomplete. Evidence: The first aid kit locate on the second floor of the facility was missing two triangular bandages.
Plan of Correction:	A new kit has been ordered and will arrive tomorrow.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-C
Description:	Based on a review of posted information and emergency procedures, the center did not post procedures or maps on each floor of the building to include all evacuation and shelter-in-place information. Evidence: The maps observed during the inspection did not designate evacuation and shelter-in-place assembly points, primary and secondary exit routes and primary and secondary means of access and egress for shelter-in-place scenarios.
Plan of Correction:	Maps will be completed today in each classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview, emergency phone numbers were not posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: Emergency phone numbers were not posted by each telephone in the classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	The numbers and information will be posted by the end of the day.