NVFS Child Development Center
601 North Vermont St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 748-3628
Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717
Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 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.
8VAC20-770 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.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on November 29, 2022 between 10:30am and 2:15pm. There were 20 children present, with 7 staff supervising . The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, child and staff records, required posted documents, evacuation logs, first aid supplies, special care and emergencies and nutrition.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Contact sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov or call 804-629-7489 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection.
Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-E Description: Based on record review, it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Evidence:
1 .Record for Child #2 (age 23 months) did not have an additional immunization record. Last update was 03/10/2021.Plan of Correction: I will contact the parent today and tell them I need an updated immunization immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.The Bright Stars class (ages 2-3 years) had a bottle of bleach water solution on a shelf when not being used for diapering or cleaning.
2.The Little Birds class (ages 6wks-2 years) had a bottle of bleach water solution on a cabinet when not being used for diapering and cleaning.Plan of Correction: I will retrain my staff. The violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1. There is ? - 1? of mulch under the playground equipment (climber and slide).Plan of Correction: I had 50 bags of mulch installed in August but the rain washes it away. I?ll get the mulch put under the equipment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, the staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.
Evidence: Staff #1 did not wash their hands before and after diapering Child #3.Plan of Correction: I will retrain my staff again.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and interview, the staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after each use.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 did not use soap and water to clean the diapering area (located in the hallway) after each use.
2. Staff #1 only wiped the diaper surface area with a bleach solution.
3. The Butterflies class (age birth -24 months) and the Little Birds class (age 24-36 months) did not use soap and water to clean the diapering area.
4. Staff #1 and #2 acknowledged only using the bleach solution to clean the diapering surface.Plan of Correction: I will retrain my staff and I will type the diapering steps and place in class.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the storage system was not used in such a way that neither the staff member?s hand nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 used her hand and soiled diaper to open the storage system to dispose of the soiled diaper.
2. Staff #1 used her bare hands to open the storage system to dispose of the paper towels.Plan of Correction: I will retrain my staff this week.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-A Description: Based on record review, emergency evacuation records were not maintained.
Evidence:
1.The emergency evacuation record was missing the documentation for the month of September 2022.
2. Provider stated she forgot to conduct the drill in September.Plan of Correction: I will start planning the drills at the beginning of the month, so I have more time to complete them. I will be sure I do them each month.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted.
Evidence:
1. The results of the most recent inspection (3/31/22) were not posted in the center.
2. The director confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.Plan of Correction: I will correct this today and I will replace the previous inspection with today?s inspection.
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.
