Tots N Us Children's Academy
3711 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 865-4455
Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746
Inspection Date: April 3, 2024
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed:
Safe sleep practices
paint in classroom
equipment with straps
behavior management
parent communications
Assistant Director trainings and qualifications
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 12:40 pm-3:10 pm. There were 38 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medication policies, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in naptime, reading books, eating snack. and parent pick up. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center did not update criminal history record reports every five years.
Evidence:
Staff A's nationwide fingerprint search expired on 7/11/23 and has not been repeated as required,Plan of Correction: I will send her today to do fingerprints.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on record review, staff members did not obtain and submit results of a follow up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years as required.
Evidence:
Staff A- last TB screen expired 7/2023 and had not been repeated as required.
Staff B- last TB screen expired 11/22/23 and had not been repeated.Plan of Correction: I will have then do the TB test.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: Based on observation, staff to child ratios for 2 year olds ( 1 staff to 8 children) was not followed while children were in care.
Evidence:
1. On 4/3/2024 There was 1staff with 9 children when the inspector walked into the classroom.
2. From approximately 2:30 pm- 2:45 pm there was only 1 staff in the classroom as nap was ending.
3. Staff returned to classroom at 2:45 pm after preparing snack.Plan of Correction: The doubled the ratios at naptime. The second teacher was trying to help get snack ready since she saw that I was busy with the inspector. The children woke up while she was helping.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the surface used for diapering was no longer considered nonabsorbent.
Evidence:
There was a rip in the plastic covering on the diaper changing pad in the infant room.Plan of Correction: I have already ordered a new one.
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.
