The Children's School Inc.
4770 Langston Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 462-5180
Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691
Inspection Date: Dec. 20, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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1. Inspector will send training resource link.
- Comments:
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Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 9:50am. Observed 89 children + 28 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed arriving playing with toys, coloring, washing hands, eating snack, having circle-time, learning rhyming words, counting numbers and participating in a variety of holiday activities to include wearing holiday pajamas to school, gift giving and eating a variety of holiday snacks. Infants were napping, having play time on the floor and being held. The program areas were found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observations made, the findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice from the 6/15/23 inspection report was not posted. The inspection summary page was posted but did not also post a statement as to where the inspection findings were located and available for viewing. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Repeat violation and systemic deficiency.
Based on records reviewed, 3 of 12 staff records did not include a completed child abuse and neglect central registry search by the end of the staff person's 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #5-There was no documentation of a completed central registry search. The staff person began employment in January 2022.
2. Staff #8-There was no documentation of a completed central registry search. The staff person began employment in September 2021.
3. Staff #11-There was no documentation of a completed central registry search. The staff person began employment in August 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on records reviewed, 1 of 3 staff records (hired after October 2021) did not include documentation of VDOE 10-hour orientation course within the first 90-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #11 was hired in August 2023 and to-date there is no training certificate on-file. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observations made, a piece of equipment (furniture) was not maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: Multiple items were observed sitting on top of a cot and directly on the bottom sheet where the assigned child will lay for naptime. Items included gift bags, cell phone, toys and other supply items. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat violation.
Based on observations made, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children in one classroom. Evidence: In a 2-3 year-old classroom a spray bottle of bleach and water solution was found in an unlocked cabinet.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.
