VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pearl Early Childhood Academy
14000 Thunderbolt Pl Ste R
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 839-9747

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Sept. 1, 2021 and Sept. 7, 2021

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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program and groupings. A renewal inspection was initiated on September 1, 2021 and concluded on September 7, 2021. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 18 children present, ranging in ages from 2 years to 5 years, with 4 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The Director stated there are no children currently enrolled that require medication but she has 3 staff with MAT certification. A total of 3 children's records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Emergency drills, Health Screening certifications, and annual training were reviewed and Inspector observed that there were no hazardous items in areas accessible to children in care. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please call with questions 703-479-4679 or email cynthia.ford@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on record review of 3 children's records, it was determined the center did not have all required items contained in each child's record. Evidence: 1. Child 1's record did not contain the physician's phone number, home phone number for either parent, and documentation to verify parents were informed of the center's emergency preparedness plan. 2. Records for Child 2 and Child 3 did not include documentation to verify parents were informed of the center's emergency preparedness plan. 's records didn't contain documentation of
Plan of Correction:	We will request the phone numbers and make sure all files contain verification of our emergency preparedness plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-340-F
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. During the virtual inspection, the Director showed the groupings of children in each classroom. In the grouping of 3 to 4 years, the Inspector observed a child walk into the classroom and then another walk out. Upon further observation, the Inspector watched a child walk alone in the hallway and enter a bathroom. The Inspector explained children cannot walk alone from the classroom to the bathroom. 2. As the observation of groupings continued, the Inspector observed another child leave the playground and go into the center without a staff person and the staff member said there is a floating staff inside to ensure children are not alone. The Director and the Inspector observed a staff member in the hallway but this staff member was walking in the opposite direction of a child and not keeping the child in sight and sound.
Plan of Correction:	We did not realize children walking in the hallway to the bathroom was a sight and sound supervision issue and will make sure each group knows that children must be in sight and sound supervision when leaving the classroom.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on interview and record review it was determined the Center did nit ensure that a new employee submitted to fingerprinting background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Director stated Employee #2 started on September 7, 2021 and Inspector asked to review file. The file contained an email stating finger print check was scheduled for September 7, 2021 at 12:40 PM. 2. The Director stated the employee started today at 8am and was working in the facility.
Plan of Correction:	I will not allow anyone to start employment until after finger print is completed.