Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School
1701 N Bryan Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 243-1198
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Feb. 3, 2023
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
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with Director: Fingerprinting costs are currently being paid for by DOE through June 2023.
- Comments:
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An in person monitoring inspection was conducted today.
All rooms are in ratio during the inspection. The playground was not in use during the inspection due to inclement weather conditions.
3 child records, 2 staff records, injury reports, emergency evacuation drills, emergency supplies, medications were all inspected today. See Violation Notice for non-compliances cited.
Children were observed participating in a variety of activities, washing hands, eating snack, playing in the "gym".
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
LI was present today from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on a review of medication and authorizations, the facility failed to follow its medication policy of notifying parents that the medication form is expiring.
Evidence:
1 of 1 medications reviewed had an expired medication authorization.
An Epi-pen authorization expired 10/2022. (Child 1)Plan of Correction: The parent was contacted during the inspection. New paperwork was completed and on file by the end of the visit.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on a review of documentation, the center did not maintain for each group of children a written records of daily attendance.
Evidence:
The Tiger's attendance sheet listed 9 children present; however, there were 10 children in the room.
The Cub's room attendance sheet was not completed for 2/3/2023Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded to complete the attendance sheet as children arrive.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on direct observation, the facility did not maintain equipment in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The Smoke detector on the first floor outside the office is "chirping" with a dead battery.Plan of Correction: The battery will be replaced in the smoke detector.
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.
