NVFS Child Development Center- Arlington Mill
909 S. Dinwiddle Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(571) 748-2767
Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860
Inspection Date: Jan. 13, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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.
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was conducted in conjunction with local DSS agency concerning care of children. Interviews with staff, records for staff and children as well as attendance documentation were all reviewed. Based on the preponderance of evidence, the allegation is founded. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff statements and attendance records, the ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months was not maintained in the Monkey's classroom.
Evidence:
On 1/4/2023 the ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children was exceeded for approximately 20-25 minutes as 6 children were present from 9:30-9:55 am with Teacher #1. A second Teacher (#2) entered the Monkeys classroom at approximately 9:55 am but left after a time of approximately 5-10 minutes before Teacher #3 entered the classroom and stayed for the remainder of the day.Plan of Correction: I will make sure that in future all the classrooms maintain the classroom coverage at all times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-360-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff statements, attendance record and confirmation by center administration, the activities for a child were not age and stage appropriate.
Evidence:
Child #2 left the monkey classroom when the LT left at 3:00 p.m. and was taken into the center director's office with a staff member (Teacher #4) until pick-up at approximately 5:22 p.m. The office is not child proofed and is not regularly used for children's activities. The child was moved rather than the staff member to accommodate a later pickup time.Plan of Correction: In the future, no child will be taken to the CM office. I will make sure that the child will stay in the class room with a teacher.
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.
