Little River Day School
5510 Cherokee Ave. Unit #130
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 642-5911
Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827
Inspection Date: Oct. 4, 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 4, 2022. There were 65 children present with 13 staff providing direct supervision. The physical plant, first aid kits, menu's, emergency evacuation procedures, children's records, staff records, bottles, mats, changing tables and evacuation logs were reviewed. Children were observed, playing, singing songs, and playing in the indoor play space. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance were cited on the violation notice. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at tanya.johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call 571.423.6392.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmation on the first day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #2's record did not have documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation. Date of Hire 05/12/2022Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60-A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
The center did not have any allergy, sensitivities or dietary restrictions documented in any classroom or inside play space.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to maintain and keep at the center the required documentation for each child enrolled.
Evidence:
Child #2's record did not contain documentation of of work phone numbers and place of employment of each parent who has custody.
Child #4's record did not contain documentation of place of employment for each parent who has custody.
Child #5's record did not contain documentation of work phone number for each parent who has custody.
Child #4's record did not contain documentation of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation of the address of a person to be notified in an emergency.
Evidence:
Staff #1, #2 and #3's records did not contain documentation of the address for emergency notification.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-210-A Description: Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that staff members in the program leader position met required qualification.
Evidence:
Staff #3 and #4's records did not have documentation of meeting requirements for program leader position.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
Evidence:
Child #4 and #5's records do not contain documentation of an annual review.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensue that rest mats shall be identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
There were 2 rest mats that were not labeled with a specific child's name.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting.
Evidence:
- In the Infant Room, after an infant diaper change, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands.
- In the Infant Room, after an infant diaper change, the caregiver did not wash her hands.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering.
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.
Evidence:
- In the 2 Year Old Classroom, the changing pad had hole's that rendered it nonabsorbent.
- The classroom use Clorox wipes on changing surfaces then dry with paper towel.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C Description: Based on observation, the center failed to obtain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions and a record shall be kept that includes the child's name, date of use, frequency of application and any adverse reactions.
Evidence:
There was no authorization form for Child #6 through Child #Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-C Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation procedures are posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
Evidence:
The emergency evacuation procedures were not posted.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on a review of emergency logs, the center failed to practice lockdown annually.
Evidence:
The center did not have documentation of a lockdown practice drill within the last year.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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 Room, the refrigerator contained yogurt that did not have a date.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
