Annandale Children's Learning Center
7100 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-4770
Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735
Inspection Date: Feb. 28, 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:
-
Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 10:15am-11:10am. There was a total of 25 children with 8 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed doing an art project, reading books and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, evacuation drill log and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
-
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff member.
Evidence:
1) Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) had a fingerprint results determination letter on file that was dated 2/21/2023.Plan of Correction: We will complete the fingerprints by day one of employment moving forward.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-180-B Description: Based on observation and staff interview, one staff member who works directly with children was not capable of communicating with emergency personnel.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) was unable to demonstrate the ability to communicate with emergency personnel, if
necessary.Plan of Correction: We will have the staff member take English classes.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The half door leading into the Toddler/Two's classroom was not working properly during the time of the inspection. The door was dragging on the ground, not locking properly, and had peeling paint on the bottom of the door.Plan of Correction: We will have a contractor fix the door.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Description: Based on observation, staff did not maintain the required staff to child ratios in the Toddler/Two's room.
Evidence:
1. At approximately 10:28am, it was observed that there was 1 staff member in the toddlers/twos (ages 18 months-2 years old) classroom with 8 children, until approximately 10:31am, when a second staff member came into the classroom. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 3 minutes.Plan of Correction: The staff to child ratio was corrected during the inspection. We will talk to the staff and remind them of the required ratios.
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.
