VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Chesterbrook Academy #822
4750 Rippling Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 818-9002

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Feb. 3, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the provider: emergency drill requirements, Virginia Preservice training, Annual Health and Safety training, subsidy vendor requirements. Inspector will send a link to the website to the director as a reference. Director must follow-up on background checks if the results are not received within 30 days.

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 02/03/2023 between the hours of approximately 2:05 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There were 4 classrooms observed with a total of 37 children with 5 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed napping and engaging in free play. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, and medication were observed during this inspection. 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. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, the facility did not keep background check records at the location where an employee is involved in the day-to-day operations for the facility. Evidence: Staff#1 did not have a copy of their Sworn Disclosure statement on site.
Plan of Correction:	I will redo it today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, not each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (employment date: 12/27/2022) had a tuberculosis screening dated 01/16/2023. 2. Staff #2 (employment date: 01/24/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	They will complete a screening today and will give it to me on Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. Child #6?s file lists an allergy to sesame, peanuts, and eggs. 2. The allergy lists posted in the classrooms (dated November 2022) did not list Child #6?s allergies.
Plan of Correction:	We will put them on the list immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, not all staff hired after March 1, 1996, had documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (hire date: 01/24/2023) did not have documentation of reference checks on file.
Plan of Correction:	I will have them give me the references by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: There was one bottle of window cleaner, one deodorant body spray, and one bleach/water spray solution, on a shelf next to the changing table in the Beginners? bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	We will correct it today.