Finding Dreams in Children
3501 Fairfax Drive
Plaza Level
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 516-1223
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Jan. 18, 2022
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 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Technical Assistance:
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The center demonstrated compliance related to the installation of a carbon monoxide detector, having written policies for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma and consistency of staff.
Technical assistance was offered regarding the center's policy related to the consistency of staff; space used for children to be free of clutter.
- Comments:
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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.
The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 58 children present, with 13 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 staff records, 4 children's records (including medication forms and attendance), and emergency drill records were reviewed. The lunch menu included tri-color chicken alfredo, pears, mixed veggies and milk. The children were observed playing with age appropriate toys, returning from outdoor play, washing hands, and listening to stories as they waited for lunch.
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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of and out of state sex offender search for an employee prior to their first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 6/1/21. Staff # 2's record indicated that she resided in Maryland within the last five years.
2. The results of a Maryland sex offender search for Staff # 2 were obtained on 6/17/21.Plan of Correction: Out of state sex offender searches will be completed for staff before the first day of employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-E Description: Based on records review, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 12/16/21.
2. Staff # 1's written staff orientation form did not include training on first and CPR.Plan of Correction: The staff will be trained and the correction will be documented.
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.
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