Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
5407 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 405-2607
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Jan. 4, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
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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A complaint investigation was begun today in response to an allegation being received in our office. The investigation is being conducted jointly with local authorities.
Based on multiple interviews, the preponderance of evidence supports the allegation of a forbidden action being used on a child. The complaint is valid.
An additional violation was cited that was found during the course of the investigation, but not part of the original complaint.
If you have questions regarding this report, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a repeated Central Registry Search (CRS) within the allowable 5 year time frame.
Evidence:
The documentation available for review shows a CRS search dated 11/01/17 (expired 11/1/22). (Staff A)Plan of Correction: We will send out the documents needed to be in compliance.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on multiple statements, it was determined that a staff member used a forbidden action when dealing with a child.
Evidence:
Staff A used physical punishment (pinching the nose) on a child in an attempt to correct how he was sitting in the chair. The pinch resulted in a mark/bruise on the nose.Plan of Correction: [Staff member] was fired on January 3, 2023 due to her inappropriate behavior.
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.
