The Children's Place
860 Dranesville Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Dec. 13, 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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to medications, medication authorization forms, children's records; and staff qualifications.
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted on 12/13/22 from 10:20 am to 12:50 pm. This inspection was conducted in response to a change in the ownership of the center. There were 36 children present with 9 staff supervising. The children were observed engaged in structured learning activities and outdoor play. Infant cribs were checked for compliance. Classroom measurements were taken, and the center was inspected for supplies, toys, learning materials for children's use; as well as emergency supplies. 3 staff records, 3 children's records, medications on site and the emergency preparedness plan was reviewed for compliance.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Peeling paint was found on the wall next to the cots in the pre-primary classroom; bathroom wall next to the toilet; and a small home with peeling paint was found on the wall next to the cots in the primary classroom.
2. Rust spots were found on the metal cover for the heating panel in the bathroom in the pre-primary bathroom.
3. One electric outlet plate was found to be loose on the wall in the primary classroom.Plan of Correction: The peeling paint, rust spots and the outlet plate will be fixed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Description: Based on records review and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member in each group of children who met the qualifications of a program lead.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was the program lead for the Older Toddler's classroom.
2. Staff # 2's record only had documentation of high school equivalent education.Plan of Correction: We will work on Staff # 2 obtaining the training and credentials to meet the requirements of becoming a lead teacher.
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.
