St. Joseph's Preschool
203 North Spring Street
Falls church, VA 22046
(703) 533-8441
Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453
Inspection Date: June 27, 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.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:10am and 1:10pm. 72 children were observed directly supervised by 15 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed practicing letter recognition, painting, playing with blocks, and engaging in dramatic play, There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
The record for Child #2 did not contain the address for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.Plan of Correction: The emergency contact address was obtained and added to the child record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on record review, 2 of 5 written care plans for children with a diagnosed food allergy were not complete.
Evidence:
1. Child # 6 and Child #7 are diagnosed with a food allergy. The written care plans for Child #6 and Child #7 did not contain the parent's signature.Plan of Correction: Parents' signatures were obtained for both allergy care plans.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and staff interview, 1 of 4 Staff records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 was identified by administrative staff as the lead teacher in the Frogs classroom.
2. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required to be a lead teacher.Plan of Correction: The center obtained documentation verifying Staff #1 was lead-qualified. The documentation was placed in the record for Staff #1.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain documented confirmation that the child's record is up to date.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 (start date 9/1/2020) did not contain documentation of parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.Plan of Correction: The form was given to the parents prior to the inspection. The center will request the form from the parents.
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.
