The Campagna Early Learning Center at St. James
5140 Filmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(571) 982-3924
Current Inspector: Christina Bakonyi (571) 596-3655
Inspection Date: Aug. 31, 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Consultation was given on the DOE Licensing website, model forms, subscribing to the Readiness Connection that comes out weekly with updates as well as VQB5 information.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted from 11:00-12:10. Observed 3 classrooms of children ages 3-5 years of age. Children were transitioning from outside play time, circle time, handwashing before lunch and lunch (hamburgers, broccoli, potatoes and milk). Emergency medications were on-site with appropriate authorizations and storage in place as well as MAT trained staff. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation and staff statement, the center did not have a current list of food allergies, preferences or sensitivities in each classroom where children are present.
Evidence:
No written listing food allergies, preferences or sensitivities was posted in the Owl's classroom.Plan of Correction: A list of allergies and food sensitivities is posted on the Owls classroom bulletin board.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method to prevent access by children.
Evidence:
Cleaners were in the unlocked cabinet in Owl's bathroom, Tadpoles had a sanitizer spray on the bathroom shelf and the Bullfrog classroom had a can of cleaner on the bathroom shelf.Plan of Correction: All Campagna center staff will receive additional health and safety training related to playground and classroom. This will take place on a Professional Developmental Day (October 9th or November 7th). On 8/31/2023 a staff meeting was held to discuss our licensing violations. Staff were reminded to lock up all personal items and cleaning supplies.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-H Description: Based on observation, a teacher's personal bag was not inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
A teacher's personal pink bag was sitting on the cots in the Owls classroom.Plan of Correction: On August 31st a staff meeting was held to discuss our licensing violations. Staff were reminded to lock up all personal items such as purses and bookbags as well as cleaning supplies.
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.
