Chesterbrook Academy #816
222 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-5400
Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486
Inspection Date: Oct. 7, 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)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/07/2022 from the hours of approximately 9:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. A self-reported incident was received by the department on 09/27/2022 regarding supervision. An investigation in response to the self-reported incident was initiated on 10/07/2022 and concluded on 11/02/2022. A complete inspection of the physical plant and playground was completed. Staff interviews were conducted. Video footage, staff and children records, attendance records, medication, and emergency drills were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance with standards or law, and violations were issued. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on staff interview and policy review, staff failed to follow the center?s own policies and procedures on Face-to-Name transition.
Evidence:
1. The center has a Face-to-Name Transition and Attendance procedure that states ?a Face-to-Name Transition must be conducted and documented for all group and individual transitions.? Staff #1 signed a copy of this written procedure on 11/25/2019.
2. Staff #1 lined up their children to transition them from Pre-K 1 to the Intermediate classroom for nap time.
3. Staff #1 stated that they did not conduct the Face-to-Name transition prior to moving the children from the Pre-K 1 classroom to the Intermediate classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on interview and review of the center?s video footage, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1. On September 27, 2022 at approximately 12:33 p.m., the video recording shows Staff #1 leaving the Pre-K 1 classroom. Child #1 (age: 3 years) is seen sitting on the carpet, behind a shelf as Staff #1 exits the classroom. Staff #1 was not aware that the child had been left in the classroom.
2. Staff #1 stated that they did not conduct the Face-to-Name transition prior to moving the children from the Pre-K 1 classroom to the Intermediate classroom.
3. Approximately 5 seconds after Staff #1 exits the classroom, the video recording shows Child #1 leaving the carpet area and walking to the classroom door. Next to the classroom door is a window that looks out into the hallway. The child is seen peeking through the window, pulling on the classroom door handle and kicking the window.
3. Staff #2 stated that they saw Child #1 ?knocking the window and went to get? the child.
4. At approximately 12:34 p.m., the video recording shows a staff member opening the classroom door and retrieving Child #1.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interview and review of the center?s video footage, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff at all times.
Evidence:
1. On September 27, 2022, Child #1 (age: 3 years) was out of actual sight and sound supervision for approximately one minute.
2. Staff #1 stated that they lined up their children to transition them from Pre-K 1 to the Intermediate classroom for nap time. They stated that they did not conduct the Face-to-Name transition prior to moving the children.
3. On September 27, 2022 at approximately 12:33 p.m., the video recording shows Staff #1 leaving the Pre-K 1 classroom. Child #1 is seen sitting on the carpet, behind a shelf as Staff #1 exits the classroom.
4. Approximately 5 seconds after Staff #1 exits the classroom, the video recording shows Child #1 leaving the carpet area and walking to the classroom door.
5. At approximately 12:34 p.m., the video recording shows a staff member opening the classroom door and retrieving Child #1.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Description: Based on attendance record review and staff interview, the staff-to-children ratios were not always maintained whenever children were in care.
Evidence:
1. After reviewing the paper and electronic attendance records, it was determined that on 09/27/2022 the Pre-K 1 (3 year old classroom) had a ratio of one staff member with eleven children, leaving the classroom out of ratio.
2. Staff #1 stated that they were the only teacher in the classroom with 11 children.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.
