Little Ambassadors' Academy Cherrydale
3565 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(571) 335-4493
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: March 6, 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.
8VAC20-820 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
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided regarding vendors.
- Comments:
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An in-person mandated renewal inspection was conducted on March 6, 2023 from 10:45am until 11:25am. There were 36 children in care with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children and staff were observed participating in an enrichment yoga class. Children and staff were preparing for a walk to the local playground. Prior to the walk, staff would check in with administration and upon arriving to the playground staff would call the administrator to check in. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov
Addendum 3/28/2023
On 3/23/2023, additional information gathered during application review determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.036-A Description: Based on record review, board members listed on the application did not undergo background checks every 5 years after their initial completion.
Evidence:
1) Board member 1 does not have an updated central registry check which within the last 5 years.
2) Board member 2 does not have an updated finger print based criminal history check within the last 5 years.Plan of Correction: Background checks were immediately conducted to ensure compliance with BGC requirements.
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.
