Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr.
6420 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 310-4071
Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (703) 479-4680
Inspection Date: May 2, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed new requirements that went into effect on 10/13/2021 specifically regarding new required content for new staff orientations and new requirements for written policies.
Annual training requirements will be reviewed during the next inspection.
Discussed use of thumbtacks on wall as potentially hazardous.
Discussed reviewing names of medications to ensure they match exactly with the authorization form.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/26/2022. There were 19 children directly supervised by 5 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 3 children?s records, medications, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating playing outdoors, reading with teachers, and playing with staff. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, not all hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. Spray cleaners and disinfectants were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the two's classroom.
2. A floor mop with an inserted bottle of chemical floor cleaner was observed leaning in the corner of the infant room.Plan of Correction: Violation 1- all frequently used cleaning products will be kept in cabinets with a lock and key
Violation 2- no spray floor cleaners will be stored in the classrooms instead they will be stored in the back storage room under lock and key.
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.
