Children's International School at the Foreign Service Institute
4000 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 302-7501
Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241
Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 2024
Complaint Related: No
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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
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations
- Technical Assistance:
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Please request Tuberculosis screenings at the end of the hiring process to ensure the results are in the required timeframe.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:00am-11:30am. There were 55 children directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 7 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in a music activity, transitioning outside for play, and napping. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence:
The inspection findings from April 19, 2023 were not posted in the facility.Plan of Correction: The inspection documentation left on 1/31 will be posted immediately. The most recent inspection will be posted going forward.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, staff did not complete all required orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
Staff 2's record contained an incomplete orientation training. The staff member has been employed for approximately three weeks.Plan of Correction: We will have the staff member complete the orientation.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
Chipping and flaking paint was observed on a wall in the Young Toddler Classroom.Plan of Correction: A work order to fix the chipping paint will be placed today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-430-B Description: Based on observation, materials were not age and stage appropriate for the ages of children in care.
Evidence:
Small pom poms and packing peanuts observed on an open shelf in the toddler room to be used as art material. These materials pose a choking hazard to this age group.Plan of Correction: The items will be removed and age appropriate materials will be used moving forward.
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.
