Higher Horizons Early Head Start
6201 Leesburg Pike
Suite 5 and 8
Falls church, VA 22044
(571) 499-6642
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: May 25, 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/25/2023, a subsequent review of records was conducted remotely on 6/5/23. The HR staff was out on emergency leave.
The center had 106 children present with 20 classroom staff at the time of the inspection. The children were observed napping, having snack, peaches and yogurt, playing, having story time and playing on the playground. Lots of interaction between staff and children. The center is full of materials and centers for the children to explore. The classrooms have planted gardens with lots of vegetables and herbs. A violation notice was given to the center along with this inspection summary. Please call me at 703-203-8659 or email me at pernille.brandt@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on the review of 4 staff records, two staff are missing some of the required background checks.
Evidence: Staff 1, does not have clearances from Washington D,C where they have lived in the last 5 years.
Staff 2 filled out the sworn disclosure statement incorrectly, indicating that they had not lived in a different state, other then Virginia in the last 5 years, they currently reside in Maryland.Plan of Correction: We will make sure we request the background checks from Washington D.C.
We will also make sure the staff corrects the sworn disclosure statement.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on the review of 4 staff records, the center failed to get a tuberculosis screening that was within 30 days of employment.
Evidence: Staff 1 was hired on 1/23/23 and the TB test in the file is from 10/21/22.Plan of Correction: We will make sure that TB screenings are done within the allowable time frame.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on the review of the centers emergency drill, the center failed to have monthly drills.
Evidence: The center failed to conduct a drill in December 2022.Plan of Correction: We will make sure we record and conduct monthly evacuation drills.
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.
