Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
5407 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 405-2607
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Sept. 12, 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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Discussed with Owner and Asst. Director:
*Allergy action plans cannot be followed if all medications listed are not on site.
*FARE form in use requires a parent signature as well as the physician.
*Background search violations are to be corrected within 10 business days. Searches are current and on file now.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal visit was conducted today. All rooms were in ratio during the inspection
Children were observed playing on the playground, working with the letter "E"', enjoying dramatic play and during circle time.
Emergency evacuation drills, emergency supplies, first aid supplies, menu and posted documents were all in compliance.
4 staff and 7 child records were reviewed. See violation notice for non-compliances cited.
Model/sample forms will be sent for Shelter-in-place and lock-down drill documentation, injury prevention plan, on-going training log.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
LI was present from 9:10AM- 12:15PM.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of records 2 staff records did not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry Search (CRS) within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff C's record did not contain documentation of a completed CRS. (Date of Hire (DOH): 2/27/23.
2. Staff D's record did not contain documentation of a completed CRS (DOH: 1/16/23)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Repeat violation
Based on a review of medications, the center failed to follow its own policy regarding informing parents of an expired medication.
Evidence:
There is one expired medication at the center (3/25/23)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-J Description: Based on a review of documentation, the injury prevention plan annual update could not be located.
Evidence:
There was no injury prevention plan update available for review.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of all required information prior to employment.
Evidence:
1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of phone references. The phone reference was not signed by the person making the phone call.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-C Description: Based on a review of record, staff records did not contain documentation of orientation that includes all required information.
Evidence:
3 of 4 staff records reviewed contained orientation documentation on an outdated form.
Missing information included prevention and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions. The form does not document the method of delivery for the orientation training. (Staff B,C, D)Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-M Description: Based on a review of records, documentation of on-going training does not include all required components.
Evidence:
The training log for tracking training, does not include the method of delivery for the training.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-B Description: Based on a review of medications, one medication does not have an acceptable authorization on file.
Evidence:
Child #1's medication authorization, give Fairfax County Schools permission to administer the medication.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E Description: Based on a review of documentation, shelter in place drills were not practiced a minimum of twice a year.
Evidence:
There were no Shelter-I-Place drills documented for 2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on a review of documentation and staff statement, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
Evidence:
No Lockdown drills were practiced in 2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
