ChildSpace Learning Center
2721 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 429-3082
Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386
Inspection Date: Dec. 12, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Follow up with Fire Marshall regarding the yearly fire inspection. Last inspection from the Fire Marshall was completed 12/04/2022.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/12/2022 from 10:15am to 11:25pm. At the time of entrance, 11 children were in care with 3 staff members present. Children were observed finishing snack, playing with toys, working on a Holiday art project, and playing with playdough. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, evacuation drills, emergency preparedness plan and attendance records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-G Description: Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
1. Child #2's file (start date 9/06/2022) did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity within 7 business days of the child's start date.Plan of Correction: Proof of child's identity was requested from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, children's records did not have complete information.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 and Child #2 did not have permission slips from the parents to take children to the public park nearby or walks outside of the center.Plan of Correction: Permission slips will be obtained from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observations, the center did not follow all diapering requirements.
Evidence:
1. The center did not have a leakproof or plastic-lined storage systemin the bathroom where children have diaper/pull ups changed that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.Plan of Correction: Foot-operated trashcan will be installed in the bathroom.
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.
