VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Chesterbrook Academy #816
222 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-5400

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 02/23/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:35 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 78 children with 12 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed sleeping, eating lunch, preparing for lunch and other organized activities. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all employees submit to fingerprinting and obtain results prior to employment. Evidence: At the time of inspection, Staff #2 (start date: 01/30/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprinting results on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, not all staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. Evidence: At the time of inspection, Staff #1 (start date: 12/19/2022) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #1 redid their TB screening on 02/24/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children?s allergies. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has a peanut allergy and Child #7 has a sunflower seed allergy. 2. The allergy lists posted in the classrooms (dated: 10/14/2022) did not list Child #6?s allergy or Child #7?s sunflower seed allergy.
Plan of Correction:	We will update the list.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain all information for children?s records. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated that Child #6 has a peanut allergy. 2. The record for Child #6 did not include a written allergy care plan.
Plan of Correction:	I will give it to the parents today if we don?t have it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of center, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was chipped paint on the wall of the Pre-K 2 bathroom. 2. There was chipped paint and torn drywall by the calendar, circle time sign and closet in the Pre-K 2 classroom. 3. There was chipped floor tiling by the exit door in the Intermediates classroom. 4. There was chipped paint by the calendar and under the bulletin board in the Pre-K 1 classroom. 5. There was chipped paint and torn drywall above the soap dispenser in the Pre-K 1 bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	A work order was placed two weeks ago. I will follow-up with them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-1
Description:	Based on staff interview, daily records for each infant did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #3 stated that they had not been documenting, for infants who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs.
Plan of Correction:	I will review with the staff how they should be including and logging tummy time.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not implement practice evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: 1. The most recent evacuation drill was dated 10/24/2022. 2. Staff #1 stated that staff were re-trained on emergency drills and will begin implementing them monthly.
Plan of Correction:	We will have fire drills monthly. Our February drill is scheduled for next week.