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First Steps Academy
7900 Westpark Drive
Suite A040
Mclean, VA 22102
(703) 821-6663

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:00am-2:15pm. There were 119 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 43 staff. The physical plant, 10 staff records, 10 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, listening to stories, participating in character education time, coloring, counting, practicing numbers, playing with small manipulative toys, learning about geometric shapes, playing outside, and eating lunch. Today's lunch consisted of
Chicken Alfredo Pasta, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit and milk. There was an abundant supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@dss.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C
Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the last TB screening or testing.

Evidence:
Staff#1's record contains a TB screening that was last updated on 9/1/2017.

Plan of Correction: We will ask the employee to get it done today.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on record review, staff records were incomplete.

Evidence:
Staff#1's record (DOH: 5/15/2018) is missing one of two references as to their character and reputation, as well as competency required prior to their first day of employment. Staff#2's record (DOH:10/23/2018) is missing two references as to their character and reputation, as well as competency required prior to their first day of employment.

Plan of Correction: We'll use the reference check service that we have to get their references back.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-G
Description: Based on review of medication, the center has stored long-term prescription medication with the child's name written on the medication, but the medication does not include a prescription label to identify the child, the prescriber's instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration.

Evidence:
A long-term medication observed on-site, for Child#1, did not have the prescription label attached to the medication.

Plan of Correction: We'll contact mom to get a new label to place with the medication.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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