Creative Learning School
8331 Washington Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-0335
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: July 21, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulation
- Comments:
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A mandated renewal inspection was conducted on July 21, 2023 from approximately 10:30am-11:45am. There were 26 children in care with 5 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed actively engaged in imaginative play, following painting instructions, manipulating magnets, and building with blocks. A teacher was observed sitting at a small table with 2 other children engaged in imaginative play lunch. A teacher was observed dancing with the children to songs being encouraging, singing, dancing and doing the actions to the song. Teachers addressed the children in both English and Spanish. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.036-A Description: Based on record review, background checks were not repeated every five years for a applicant for licensure as a child day center.
Evidence:
1) Staff 1 has a central registry search which was completed on 04/27/2018 and a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 07/17/2018.
2) Staff 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 04/22/2018.Plan of Correction: We will obtain updated background checks immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on record review, staff did not undergo a follow up tuberculosis screening two years from the date of the most recent screening or test.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 1/20/20.
2. Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 8/5/21.Plan of Correction: Updated tb screenings will be obtained immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed orientation training no later than seven days of their start date.
Evidence:
1) Staff 3 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 3, DOH 7/3/23)
2) Staff 4 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 4, DOH 4/27/23)
3) Staff 5 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 5, DOH 5/11/23)Plan of Correction: We will make sure to complete and document orientation training for the staff.
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.
