SACC AT Springfield Estates
6200 Charles C. Goff Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 921-2360
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: July 13, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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An in-person focused monitoring inspection was conducted to investigate supervision on July 13, 2022. Interviews were conducted and documentation was reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, the center did not follow their own policies and procedures regarding supervision and accountability of children.
Evidence:
1. The School Age Child Care Staff handbook states that ?all children must be accounted for at the beginning and end of the transition time through the use of the 4-part accountability system (passports, locators and accountability checklists) and center specific procedures.?
2. Staff 1 stated a headcount was not conducted at the end of the transition from the gym to the classroom.Plan of Correction: Maintain sight and sound at all times. We will do headcounts and use checklist to make sure all children are accounted for before doing any transitions
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interviews, the center staff did not have actual sight and sound supervision of children under 10 years of age.
Evidence:
1. At about 8:45am on June 2, 2022, Staff 1 was lining up children to return to the classrooms after playing in the gym. Staff 1 stated they saw Child 1 in the back of the line during the transition back to the classroom. Upon returning to the classroom, Staff 1 immediately went to use the restroom leaving the children in the care of Staff 2. A few minutes later, Staff 2 stated that Child 1 came to the classroom and stated Staff 1 left them in the gym. Staff 1 and 2 stated the child was left in the gym and walked back to the classroom by themself. Staff 1 and 2 stated Child 1 was left unattended for no more than 5 minutes.
2. Child 1 stated they came out of the bathroom located in the gym and ?no one was in the gym.? Child 1 walked back to the classroom and told Staff 2 that they were left alone in the gym. Child 1 stated they were alone for a ?little bit of time.?Plan of Correction: Bathrooms will be checked and cleared of children before transitioning children.
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.
