Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
5407 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 405-2607
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Jan. 24, 2024
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
8VAC20-770 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 Admin staff:
*Location of the most recent inspection report - cannot be inside a locked case.
*Medications listed on an allergy action plan should be present at the center, in case of an emergency.
* use of one medication authorization form. Multiple forms in use will lead to errors.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today.
All rooms observed were in ratio during the inspection.
Emergency evacuation drills, emergency supplies, first aid supplies, attendance sheets and age appropriate activities were all in compliance today.
4 child records were reviewed. 5 additional records were reviewed for specific items only (allergy action plans). See Violation Notice for non-compliances sited today.
3 staff records were reviewed for previous violations only. No new staff have been hired since the last inspection.
Children were observed painting, doing sorting activities, working on the letter "C", reading and being read to in multiple classrooms.
If you have any questions regarding today's inspection, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov,
LI was present today from 11:30 AM - 12:50PM.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of medications, the center failed to follow its own policy regarding informing parents of an expired medication.
Evidence:
There is an expired medication at the center. (1/23/24) (Child #5)Plan of Correction: I will ask the parent to bring in a new Auvi-Q.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of records, two child records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Records did not contain documentation of an allergy action plan for a diagnosed food allergy. (Children #2, 4)Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents to have an allergy action plan completed by the doctor.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-I Description: Based on a review of medications, one medication on site was not in the original box with a prescription label attached.
Evidence:
One medication at the center was not in the original box with a prescription label attached.
(Auvi-Q) (Child 5)Plan of Correction: I will ask the parent to bring in a new Auvi-Q in the box with a prescription label attached.
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.
