The Campagna Center - Alexandria Head Start - Jefferson Houston
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-5774
Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453
Inspection Date: March 30, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated on 03/30/2023 in response to a self-reported incident regarding supervision received on . The investigation concluded on 3/23/2023. Based on staff interviews, the preponderance of evidence supports violations and the areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions you may contact me at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of one child, when supervising children.
Evidence:
1. On 3/23/2023, a 3 year old child was unsupervised for an undetermined length of time. Attendance records indicate a Face to Name check was completed at 1:30pm during which Child #1 was present. At an unknown time following the face to name check, the whereabouts of Child #1 were unknown. Child #1 arrived back in the classroom with Staff #3 at approximately 1:45pm.
2. On 3/23/2023 during naptime, both Staff #1 and 2 report Child #1 was located on his cot, but awake and moving around. Sometime after 1:30pm, staff noticed Child #1 was no longer on his cot; however neither staff member recall seeing Child #1 stand up or leave his cot. Both staff report the children are able to freely go to the restroom, which is located in the classroom, during naptime. Upon discovering Child #1's absence, staff searched the classroom, the bathroom and the adjoining empty classroom. Staff #3, who was returning from a break continued to search, entering the hallway outside of the classrooms. A school employee where the program is located was seated in the hallway and indicated that the ?little boy went that way? and pointed towards the main office. Staff #3 walked to the front main office of the school where she found Child #1 with a school employee. Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the classroom at 1:45pm.Plan of Correction: Staff members in the child's classroom were required to review the center's health and safety policies and procedures. Staff members will increase supervision and awareness during nap time, ensure the door between bathroom and empty classroom is closed, and lock the door to the hallway from empty the classroom connected to the bathroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on staff interview, one child under 10 years of age was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. On 3/23/2023, Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for an unspecified amount of time.
2. Child #1 was present for a face to name check completed at 1:30pm. Following the check, it was determined that the child was no longer in the classroom. Child #1 was located at the front office of the school in which the center is located and was returned to the classroom at 1:45pm.Plan of Correction: Staff members in the child's classroom were required to review the center's health and safety policies and procedures. Staff members will increase supervision and awareness during nap time, ensure the door between bathroom and empty classroom is closed, and lock the door to the hallway from empty the classroom connected to the bathroom.
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.
