NVFS Child Development Center
601 North Vermont St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 748-3628
Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717
Inspection Date: March 31, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Comments:
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Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 12:15pm and 1:30pm. There were 3 classrooms observed with a total of 15 children with 9 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed practicing a fire drill and napping. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today's inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures were in compliance.
Evidence:
1. One staff person in the Bright Stars classroom was observed using their cell phone during today's inspection.
2. Two staff people in the Butterflies classroom were observed using their cell phones during today's inspection.
3. The center director confirmed that they have a policy against personal cell phone use while in the classroom.Plan of Correction: Will review the NVFS policy and procedures on cell phone use in the class with each staff member and will share the inspection report.
Give each staff a new copy of the NVFS policies and procedure and document the occures.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: The lids to both trash cans in the boys and girls bathrooms are broken and the lids were observed laying on the ground next to the cans.Plan of Correction: New trash can were purchased on 4/3/2022 and placed in both the girl and boys bathroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence: At the front door, there is a small cabinet with a bottle of air freshener sitting on top, accessible to children.Plan of Correction: Remove ad place in the cabinet drawer.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water after diapering.
Evidence: At the start of the inspection, a child was observed having their diaper changed. When finished, the child was removed from the changing table and directly placed onto their cot to nap. The child's hands were not washed after the diaper change.Plan of Correction: Have a discuss and plan retraining with the staff.
1. Universal precaution training.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on record review, the findings of the most recent inspection are not posted at the facility.
Evidence: The most recent inspection of the facility was on June 10, 2021, however the inspection that is posted is dated 4/14/2021.Plan of Correction: Corrected today but will be replaced with this new update.
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.
