Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners, Inc.
5001 Seminary Road
Suite 109
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 931-1051
Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124
Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted today. There were a total of 44 children with 7 staff members present. Children were observed during lunch time, washing hands, playing with sand, and playing on the playground. 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 5 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. 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 contact me if you have any questions at ariel.hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on a review of staff records, they did not have sex offender checks for each state the employee has resided in for the past 5 years.
Evidence:
2 of 2 staff files checked did not contain a sex offended check for previous states lived in.Plan of Correction: The Maryland forms were mailed. Although staff had VA Sex Offender when they live in MD they must have it as well.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-A Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the maximum group size per teacher was not followed while children were in care.
Evidence:
Two teachers were observed with 24 children on the playground. The children were aged 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Teachers confirmed they each had 12 children.Plan of Correction: There were enough staff present. 1 staff stayed with licensing inspector and should have gone outside. Will make sure ratio's are maintained.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on a review of child records, they did not obtain an annual update from the parents confirming correct information.
Evidence:
2 of 5 child files checked did not have an annual update. Child 1 had information dated 01/28/2021 and child 2 had information dated 8/31/2021.Plan of Correction: Administration will make sure parents return yearly forms. Letter sent to parents.
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.
