Madison Day School
722 North Henry Street
1106 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-9800
Current Inspector: Jenifer Nalli (703) 309-9153
Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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The updated Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers is available on the Virginia Department of Education website.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, September 20, 2022 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am.. There were 71 children directly supervised by 14 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, working on art project and playing outside.. 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 at tanya.johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call 571.423.6392..
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-210-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that, a staff members in the program leader position did not meet required qualifications.
Evidence:
Staff member #4 and #5, records did not contain documentation of program leader qualifications.Plan of Correction: The Director will review staff qualification documentation and ensure that program leaders meet the program leader qualifications.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #1's record does not have documentation of the completion of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.Plan of Correction: The Director will inform staff member of course requirement and ensure that course is completed and documented.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center will be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In Infant 1 and Infant 2 classrooms the fabric floor mats are cracked and frayed.
2. In the Sr. Preschool classroom, the paint is peeling from the wall.
3. In the Infant 2 classroom, the temperature on the thermometer had a reading of 54 degrees.Plan of Correction: I will contact the owner regarding the frayed mats, peeling paint and temperature in the Infant 2 classroom refrigerator.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-H Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that purses are not accessible to children
Evidence:
There were two staff purses in classrooms Jr. PK1 and Jr. PK2, that were accessible to the children.Plan of Correction: Purses were put in areas not accessible to children during the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence:
In the Sr. Preschool classroom, an outlet cover was missing near the shelves on the back wall.Plan of Correction: The Director will replace the outlet cover.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
In the Toddler 1 classroom, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.Plan of Correction: Medication was placed in an operable Safety bag, locked and returned to the classroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all required items were included in the first aid kit.
Evidence:
In Toddler 1 classroom, the first aid kit was missing the following required items - gauze pads, antiseptic cleaner, gloves, a thermometer and an ice pack.Plan of Correction: The Director will replace required items for the First Aid Kit.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
In the Infant 2 refrigerator, the child's food had the child's name, but was not dated.Plan of Correction: The staff will remind parents to label and date all food brought from home. If parents failed to label and date food, the staff will apply labels and dates.
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.
