Communikids Preschool
115 Hillwood Avenue
Falls church, VA 22046
(703) 534-2221
Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691
Inspection Date: Oct. 18, 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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
- Technical Assistance:
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1. Discussed fieldtrip transportation requirements.
2. Reviewed staff background check requirements.
- Comments:
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Conducted an unannounced inspection at 10:30am. Observed 56 children + 18 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed in a variety of activities, to include: writing the letter ?e + E?, story time, washing hands, eating snack, and going outside for active play in a nearby park. As part of the language emersion program interactions between children and staff were in Spanish, French, and Mandarin, as applicable to a given class. Staff were actively engaged with the children and leading activities. Classrooms were found to be clean and well supplied with equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of a required background check.
Evidence:
1. Staff #6 ? There was no documentation of a completed central registry check (CPS).
2. The 1st date of employment was 7/18/22.
3. A mailing receipt dated 10/17/22 was provided to the inspector as proof of the CPS check being mailed to the State for processing.
4. The CPS check was not submitted within the 1st 30-days of employment.Plan of Correction: We had a meeting with HR team. The HR team could not use the website because it was down. They will follow up with you regarding that. They will make sure to do the background check within the first 30 days of employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observations made, it was determined that an electrical outlet in one classroom did not have protective safety covers. Evidence: A low-level outlet, under a window, in a 3-4 year old classroom did not have a required safety cover. Plan of Correction: We will keep communicating with all the staff verbal and written to make sure that all the outlets in the classroom are always covered and being checked in the daily bases. We have contacted our cleaning company to make sure to put back the cover once using an outlet in school.
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.
