Arlington County- Gunston
2700 S. Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6981
Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860
Inspection Date: March 9, 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 PROGRAMS.
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 Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Guidance, resources, model forms and training links can be found on the website childcareva.com.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on-site. Eleven children were present with two staff which is within ratios for supervision. Observed free play (clay, reading, blocks, creative drama, coloring and manipulatives), transition to hand washing and snack/lunch from home. No medication was reported to be on-site. Reviewed trainings for staff, 3 children's records, physical space (with the exception of the playground due to the wet weather) and emergency preparation. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on staff statement, a carbon monoxide detector is not in the building area that the preschool program is located in.
Evidence:
The program has requested a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the preschool space but the facilities department has yet to install the detector.Plan of Correction: County working with APS to have this installed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, outlet covers were missing in several areas that the preschool children use throughout the community center.
Evidence:
One outlet cover was missing in the preschool classroom and 4 outlet covers were missing in the common areas.Plan of Correction: Staff will check for missing outlet covers each morning and will replace as needed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on observation, the battery operated radio was not working.
Evidence:
The batteries in the radio were not working.Plan of Correction: Staff will replace batteries. Staff will also have a backup hand crank radio that they can use.
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.
