VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Chesterbrook Academy #822
4750 Rippling Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 818-9002

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: July 27, 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

Technical Assistance:

The next anticipated inspection will be the provider's renewal inspection. Provider was reminded to have all renewal application documents completed and submitted into licensing office 45 days prior to expiration for processing. The renewal application is available on the VDOE website.

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 07/27/2023 between the hours of approximately 10:50 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 50 children with 8 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating mudpies that they made in class, playing with manipulatives, reading books and singing with puppets, playing on the playground and other organized activities. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, playground, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures was conducted 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 #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received required immunizations before the child could attend the center. Evidence: Child #3 (start date: 06/26/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
Plan of Correction:	07/28/23- Child #3 now has their immunization documentation in their file
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and documentation that a TB screening has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (start date: 06/26/2023) had a TB screening that was dated 08/27/2021. 2. Staff #4 (start date: 02/06/2023) did not have documentation of a negative TB screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	1. Staff # 2 I will have completed her TB screening on 08/04/23 and placed in her file. 2. Staff #4 got a copy of her TB test that she got on 3/17/23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain all information for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #4?s (start date: 05/08/2023) record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	08/03/23- will have child #4 proof of identity and age in child's chart. Child #4 birth certificate for documentation proof of identity and age
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 2 classroom, there was chipped paint under the windowsill by the bookshelf in the reading area, on the wall by the science shelf, and under the window sill in the dramatic play area. 2. In the Infants classroom, there was chipped paint on the window trim. 3. In the Pre-K 1 classroom, there was chipped paint on the wall under the window in the dramatic play area and under the bulletin board in the circle time area. 4. In the Beginners classroom, there was chipped paint on the wall in the circle time area and on the wall divider by the cots. 5. On the playground used by the Toddler and Beginners classrooms, there was chipped paint on the columns and red paint peeling on the train play structure.
Plan of Correction:	1. 08/02/23-Service request was sent in to paint chipped paint under windowsill in pre k-2 room 2. 08/02/23- Service request was sent to paint chipped paint on window trim in infant room 3. 08/02/23- service request was sent in to paint under bulletin board.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. There was a spray bottle containing a soap/water solution and a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution hanging on a hook by the exit door in the Intermediates classroom, accessible to children. 2. There was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution and a room freshener spray hanging on a wire shelf in the bathroom in the Beginners classroom, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	07/27/23 1. All spray bottles containing soap/water and spray bottles containing bleach/water were put in locked cabinet above sink. 2. All spray bottles containing bleach bottle and room freshners placed in locked cabinet above sink
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: On the playground used by the older children, there was no mulch located in the fall zone of the swings or in the fall zone of the large jungle gym.
Plan of Correction:	08/02/23- Mulch was placed in the fall zone of the swings and the fall zone of the large of the jungle gym