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First Steps Academy
7900 Westpark Drive
Suite A040
Mclean, VA 22102
(703) 821-6663

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: Sept. 13, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Discusses with center Director: drill log, crib sheets and medication authorization requirements.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:00am-12:45pm. There were 84 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 22 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, working on worksheets, puzzles, doing crafts, playing outside, and eating lunch. Handwashing procedures were also observed. Lunch consisted of meatballs, rice, oranges and carrots. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
In the Falcon's classroom, 3 spray bottles of Lysol - all purpose cleaner and 1 spray can of Lysol disinfectant were observed unlocked in an upper cabinet in the classroom's bathroom.

Plan of Correction: Put bottles away in locked cabinet.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-I
Description: Based on review of medication, the center did not ensure that prescription medication was maintained in the original, labeled container.

Evidence:
Child #5's prescription medication was observed not in the original container with the prescription label attached.

Plan of Correction: Emailed and talked to parents about sending the original container for medication.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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