VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Emmanuel Kids Korner
21630 Ridgetop Circle #160
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 488-4388

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: June 5, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical plant. 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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the emergency plan. Discussed the placement of equipment on the playground. Discussed the children's chairs in the Toddler classroom.

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted on 6/05/2023 from 10:00am to 12:08pm. One staff record, the physical space, emergency plan, injury prevention plan, playground safety procedures and emergency supplies were reviewed. The site was clean and contained developmentally appropriate materials. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the 3yr-4year old classroom, the paint was chipping on the edge of the wall near the windows. 2. In the Toddler classroom, a scripto lighter and 3 adult scissors were inside an unlocked drawer within reach of children. 3. On the playground, two hula hoops were bent/broke, the green riding car had a missing part which created sharp edges, a pink bike was missing the bell and created a sharp edge, an irrigation box was not locked and could be lifted up exposing wires and a hole in the ground and a bait station was near the wall of the building.
Plan of Correction:	1. Our Facilities Manager patched and painted the edge of the wall. 2. The lighter has been taken out of the room and the scissors have been put out of reach. 3. During the time of inspection, the hula hoops were put in the trash, the car taken away, the part of the bike fixed. The Property Management Company has been contacted and are coming out to make the box {unaccessible}. The bait station was put in the trash at the time of inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation, electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, four outlets in the electrical closet were not covered with protective covers.
Plan of Correction:	1. Outlet plugs have been placed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-A
Description:	Based on review and interview, written emergency preparedness plan was not developed in consultation with local and state authorities and did not include all required components. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated she would have the local authorities review the plan. 2. The emergency plan was missing procedural components required. Example: The plan did not include methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans; emergency contact information for staff; and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site.
Plan of Correction:	1. Contacted Fire Marshall and will review the plan. 2. We are reviewing the Emergency Plan for the missing components and we will use Licensing Model Forms for the format.