VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Nest Academy
9129 Royal Robin Lane
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-0063

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: June 21, 2023

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

1. Discussed the requirement for all educational documents used to qualify staff for their position to be translated into English. 2. Reviewed requirements for staff to sit with the children at lunch time (when they eat). 3. Alerted director to pending law that will require license programs to have an Epi-pen on-site. More information will be forthcoming. 4. Recommended the program subscribe to the weekly VDOE early childhood education newsletter. 5. Discussed requirement and reasons for not posting the Supplemental Information page of the inspection report in the facility. 6. Inspector provided qualification checklists for Program Director and Lead Teacher positions. 7. Inspector to provide Allowable Variance request information and form.

Comments:

Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 10:20am. Observed 93 children + 13 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were engaged in a variety of activities to include: playing with toys, blocks, magnets, cars and puzzles; having creative play, singing teacher led songs; washing hands, eating lunch, and taking naps. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. Lunch served: included: whole grain pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs, spinach salad, ranch dressing, applesauce, and milk. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. The outdoor playground was not inspected due to inclement weather. An area of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed was found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov 6/23/23-A focused inspection was conducted at 12:10pm to review staff records and qualifications. A revised inspection report was issued on the same date. 6/27/23-A revised inspection report was issued to edit wording. No changes to the findings made.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of the education required for the position they have been working. Evidence: The education document in the record for Staff #1 was not verifiable, as it was not written in English and a translated copy was not on-file or made available to the inspector.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observations made, records reviewed and interview conducted, staff failed to ensure that a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child was maintained for one class. Evidence: 1. The attendance record for one classroom documented 10 children being present when in actuality 17 children were present at the time. 2. When the inspector asked about the daily attendance form accuracy, Staff #8, the only staff person working in the classroom at the time, reviewed the attendance forms and counted the names of children marked as present and proceeded to tell the inspector there were 10 children present. When the inspector stated there were currently 17 children present Staff #8 counted the number of children present in the room, reviewed the attendance forms again and told the inspector that the names of the additional children present were not on the attendance form. 3. Staff #8 also told the inspector that she did not know when the additional 7 children arrived to the school today.
Plan of Correction:	We spoke to staff #8 and the Lead Teacher for the class to ensure that a written record of daily attendance documenting arrival and departure of each child is maintained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-190-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a staff person working as the program director met the minimum qualifications set by the State. Evidence: 1. On 6/21/23, there was no documentation on-file showing that Staff #1 met 1 of the 4 program director qualification options. 2. On 6/23/23, the qualification options were reviewed with Staff #1 and on this date there was no documentation on-file that would meet 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements. 3. On 6/27/23, additional education and training documents were submitted for Staff #1 resulting in none of the documents meeting 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observations made, staff did not ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the date and child's name. Evidence: Multiple lunch boxes belonging to children did not have the date, and one lunch box did not have both the name of the child and date.
Plan of Correction:	We spoke to the parents and we will ensure that food brought from home is labeled with the date and child's name.