Sparkles! at Crystal City
1235 South Clark Street
Suite 109
Arlington, VA 22202
(571) 312-1052
Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386
Inspection Date: May 30, 2019
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed behavioral guidance and appropriate ways to redirect children to appropriate behavior.
- Comments:
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The Licensing Inspector conducted a joint investigation with a local agency in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing office on May 29, 2019. The investigation regarding rough handling children in the Preschool 1 Two's classroom was initiated on May 30, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:05pm. The center's video recordings were reviewed and interviews were conducted with staff. The information gathered during this investigation does support the allegations, so the complaint is determined to be valid. See the Violation Notice for findings. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office within 5 business days of receipt. If you have any questions you may contact me at Stacy.Doyle@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interview and review of the center's video recordings, a staff member used a forbidden action of rough handling a child in care. Evidence: 1. On 5/29/2019 at approximately 10:45am, Child #1 (2 years old) stood up from circle time and walked towards a chair. Staff #1 reached out with her left arm and grabbed the child's left arm, picked Child #1 off the ground by their left arm and swung child around to place the child back onto the carpet approximately 2-3 feet from where picked up. 2. Staff #1 stated "she was running from me, so I wasn't able to get both arms. " Plan of Correction: Teacher was retrained in appropriate interaction and redirection for children. Mandatory training was provided to all teachers in the center regarding interactions and redirection.
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.
