Early Years Preschool (Arlington CO)
3701 Lorcom Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 465-8687
Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691
Inspection Date: March 2, 2023
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.
VAC20-780 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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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1. Reminded staff to place cleaning supplies in a locked location when not in use.
2. Recommend management follow-up on a recently submitted background check portability request for a central registry search which has not been received, as requested.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at 1:40pm. Observed 17 children + 6 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were napping during the inspection and departing for the day. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with laws and standards reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff did not have a required out-of-state background check completed within the first 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #7 - The results of a central registry search were not on-file. Date of employment began 11/14/22. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of a completed TB screening/test submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #7 - (1) There was no documentation of a completed TB screening/test on-file. (2) Employment began on 11/14/22 for a direct-care position. (3) Staff #7 was observed working in a direct-care position today. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of completion of the VDOE sponsored orientation course within the first 90-days of employment. Evidence: (1) Staff #7 began employment on 11/14/22, and there was no documentation that the course has been completed. (2) Staff #8 began employment on 4/29/22, and there was no documentation that the course has been completed. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A Description: Based on observations made and records reviewed, it was determined that 1 classroom was being supervised by a staff person with no documentation of First Aid/CPR certifications. Evidence: The 4-5 year old classroom was supervised by Staff #7 today. The staff record did not include documentation of First Aid/CPR certifications. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a monthly emergency evacuation drill was not completed. Evidence: There was no drill documented as completed for February 2023. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on observations made and interview conducted, it was determined that the findings from most recent inspection were not posted in the facility. Evidence: (1) The findings/violation notice from the 10/6/22 inspection were not posted in the facility for public viewing. (2) Staff #2 was not sure of the location of the 10/6/22 violation notice. 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.
