United Community Learning Center
2709 Popkins Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 765-0909
Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241
Inspection Date: Aug. 15, 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:20am-12:00pm. There were 67 children directly supervised by 17 staff. The physical plant, 5 administrative records, 7 staff records, 10 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed assembling puzzles, cutting paper, building with manipulatives, and playing outside. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as Daily Health Observation training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, one child's file did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Child 2's record did not contain the name or contact information for one parent or guardian.Plan of Correction: I will request from the parent the name and contact info of the other parent or custodial paperwork.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
An container of bleach and water solution was observed on a countertop in the Prekindergarten classroom.Plan of Correction: The container of bleach solution was placed in a locked cabinet in the Pre-K classroom.
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.
