Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 541-4175
Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (571) 596-3660
Inspection Date: May 16, 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 Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Please ensure that you are using the state provided form for documenting emergency evacuation drills, or if you recreate your own form, it must have the required minimum information.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/16/2024 at 10:40am. There were 81 (infants to 5yrs) directly supervised by 14 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 7 children?s records, 7 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 571-596-3660.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-210-A Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they had documentation of program leader qualifications.
Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 3 was working in the capacity of a program leader, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed in the Young 4's classroom an unlocked cabinet with Lysol spray and disinfectant spray.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contained the required minimum items.
Evidence: the first aid kit only had 1 triangular bandage.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the emergency drill logs contained the required minimum information.
Evidence: the emergency drill log only contained the date, time, # of kids, # of staff, weather and time taken.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
