VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Daystar Children's Center
6409 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-1410

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: April 18, 2024

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) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 04/18/2024 between the hours of approximately 9:55 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. There were 5 classrooms observed with a total of 38 children with 6 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed engaging in free play, singing songs, playing on the playground and other organized activities. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 4 children's and 2 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, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint on walls in the Toddler, Twos, Threes and Fours classrooms. 2. There was chipped paint on two toy shelves in the Threes classroom. 3. The faucet on a play kitchen in the threes classroom was broken off, leaving a jagged edge. 4. The doors on a cabinet in the four year old classroom were falling off the hinges. 5. The concrete pavers leading to the Toddler playground were broken and unstable. 6. The wooden step leading in to the Toddler playground was broken and splintered.
Plan of Correction:	1-2. We will thoroughly inspect the areas listed for any paint chips and have them painted accordingly. 3. We have removed the damaged kitchen from the 3s classroom and will soon be replacing it with a new one. 4. We fixed the cabinet door during the inspection, and it is functioning properly. 5-6. We have contacted a company, and they will be fixing the concrete pavers and replacing the wooden step that leads into the toddler playground.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-H
Description:	Based on observation, cosmetics were stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: A perfume and lotion were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the threes classroom, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The perfume and lotion were relocated to a high shelf in a locked cabinet that is not accessible to children during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation of playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 2 out of 2 playgrounds did not comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than one inch of mulch in multiple fall zones.
Plan of Correction:	1. We filled the areas listed with mulch in the 4s playground. 2. We have contacted a company to have our toddler playground filled with mulch.