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: Nov. 26, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:25am-1:30pm. At the time of entrance,57 children were in care with 20 staff members present. Children were observed playing in centers, coloring, during diaper changes, hand washing and outdoor play time. Infants were observed being fed, held, sleeping, playing and during tummy time. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, injury reports, medications and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. . Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. A blue picnic table on the playground had rust on the bottom of legs and the paint was chipping near the bottom of the table.
2. The children's play sink was missing the faucet and had a bolt sticking up where the piece was broken off.Plan of Correction: The maintenance guy is going to treat, fix and paint the picnic table.
The maintenance guy removed the broken piece and bolt and will replace the part.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not meet all diaper changing pad requirements.
Evidence:
1. The diaper changing pad had approximately 6 cracks on the surface of the pad and was not a nonabsorbent surface.Plan of Correction: I have already ordered a replacement for the pad. It was ordered on 11/12/2019.
Standard #: 22VAC40-80-120-E-2 Description: Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted.
Evidence:
1. The inspection dated 9/24/2019 was underneath the Arlington inspection document in a wall mount sign holder and was not in view for the public..Plan of Correction: I will post todays inspection and make sure it is in view.
Standard #: 22VAC40-80-120-E-5 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to place a copy of the Notice of the Commissioner's intent to take any actions enumerated in subdivisions B 1 through B 7 of ? 63.2-1709.2 of the Code of Virginia.in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.
Evidence:
1. The Notice of Intent dated 10/28/2019 was not posted at the Center.
2. Staff A confirmed the notice of Intent dated 10/28/2019 was not posted.Plan of Correction: I posted the notice for the parents to be able see.
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.
